|
|
2018 MASE Distinguished Service Award
John Klaber, MASE Executive Director The Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) has named John Klaber, MASE Executive Director, as the recipient of the 2018 Distinguished Service Award. Klaber will be honored for his positive history and association with Minnesota public education, contribution to improving Minnesota’s public education, and reputation as a person who willingly “goes the extra mile” at a statewide recognition ceremony during the MASA/MASE Spring Conference, March 8-9, 2018, at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park. Klaber began his career in public education as a history and German high school teacher and varsity basketball coach for Independent School District #319 in Nashwauk, MN. He went on to be a School Psychologist for Yellowstone West/Carbon County Special Services Cooperative in Laurel, MT and then for the Mankato Area Public Schools. During his time at the Mankato Area Public Schools, Klaber was the Area Learning Center Director, Interim Director of Human Resources, and finally the Director of Special Education and Student Services. In 2013, Klaber began his role as the MASE Executive Director. Press Release 2018 Special Education Administrator of the Year Erin Toninato, Region 9 Director, South Central Service Cooperative The Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) has named Erin Toninato, Education Leadership & Low Incidence Facilitator of the South Central Service Cooperative, as the 2018 Special Education Administrator of the Year. Toninato has received this award for her dedication to students with disabilities and their families, and her active involvement in professional and community affairs. She will be honored with the Special Education Administrator of the Year Award at a statewide recognition ceremony during the MASA/MASE Spring Conference, March 8-9, 2018, at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park. “Throughout her career, I have observed Erin to be professional, respectful, and dedicated towards helping learners succeed," said Simoine Bolin, Executive Director of the Mid-State Education District. “Erin has supported her staff through some very different student situations and never hesitates to use the resources available to manage difficult special education programming issues. Erin’s knowledge of special education law is second to none and she has a gift for delivering quality guidance." Press Release 2018 New Special Education Leader Award Jennifer McIntyre, Executive Director of Student Services, Bloomington Public Schools The Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) has named Jennifer McIntyre, Executive Director of Special Education of Bloomington Public Schools, as the recipient of the 2018 New Special Education Leader Award. McIntyre received this award for her commitment to students with disabilities and theirfamilies and her active involvement in professional and community affairs. She will be honored with the New Special Education Leader Award at a statewide recognition ceremony during the MASA/MASE Spring Conference, March 8-9, 2018, at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park. “Every single day with every student with disabilities, Jennifer is passionate and committed to the MASE mission of shaping policies and practices that impact the quality of education for students with disabilities,” said Jan Ormasa, MASE Retiree, in her nomination letter for McIntyre. “She is an ethical and reflective leader who strives for the highest learning standards for all students while advocating for students with disabilities.” Press Release 2018 Legacy Award Gary Lewis, Retired Director of Student Services for Northfield Public Schools (Minnesota) and CEO of SpEd Forms, Inc., has been awarded the Legacy Award by the Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE). Dr. Lewis will be honored for his commitment to encouraging, developing, and mentoring leaders who reflect the MASE mission at a statewide recognition ceremony to be held at the 2018 MASE Fall Leadership Conference, October 24-26 at Cragun’s Conference Center in Brainerd. Press Release |
Award history and nomination forms. Nomination forms are due January 7, 2019 ________________ |
graciously sponsors the MASE site.
|
MASE builds strong leaders who work on behalf of students with disabilities.
|
1884 Como Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108
quinn@mnasa.org 651-645-6272 |