2021 Special Education Administrator of the Year Award
(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) has named Cheryl Johnson, Executive Director of the Goodhue County Education District, the 2021 Special Education Administrator of the Year. Johnson 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 at a statewide recognition ceremony during the MASA/MASE Spring Conference, March 11-12, 2021, held virtually. Press Release

2021 MASE Distinguished Service Award
(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) has named Jan Ostrom, Owner of Brih Design, the recipient of the 2021 Distinguished Service Award. Ostrom will be honored for her 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 virtual MASA/MASE Spring Conference, March 11-12, 2021.
​Press Release

2021 New Special Education Leader Award
(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) has named Scott Masten, Special Education Director of Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative, the recipient of the 2021 New Special Education Leader Award. Masten received this award for his commitment to students with disabilities and their families and his active involvement in professional and community affairs. He will be honored at a statewide recognition ceremony during the MASA/MASE Spring Conference, March 11-12, 2021, held virtually. Press Release

2021 Legacy Award
John Klaber, Executive Director, MASE
An important focus of the work of MASE is the support of emerging educational leaders. The MASE Legacy Award recognizes a member for their commitment to encouraging, developing, and mentoring leaders who reflect MASE’s mission. This award’s recipient will have contributed to the professional growth and development of others and have a service history as a long-standing, contributing MASE member through training, mentoring, personal support, and modeling, resulting in an impact at the local, regional, and state levels that is considerable and measurable over time. Press Release in the fall.

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​Nomination forms are due January 11, 2021
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2021 Nomination
​Forms

• 2021 Distinguished Service Award Form

​• 2021 Legacy Award Form

• 2021 New Special Education Leader Award Form

• 2021 Special Education Administrator of the Year Form