2020 Special Education Administrator of the Year Award
(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) has named Shannon Erickson, Director of Special Education of the Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative, the 2020 Special Education Administrator of the Year. Erickson 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 12-13, 2020, at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park. Press Release

2020 MASE Distinguished Service Award
(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) has named Sheila Merzer, Educational Consultant, the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Service Award. Sheila 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 MASA/MASE Spring Conference, March 12-13, 2020, at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park. Press Release

2020 New Special Education Leader Award
(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) has named Nicole Woodward, Director of Special Education of the St. Croix River Education District, the recipient of the 2020 New Special Education Leader Award. Woodward received this award for her commitment 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 12-13, 2020, at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park.  Press Release

2020 Legacy Award
(St. Paul, MN) – Carol Anhalt, Retired Director of the Zumbro Education District, has been awarded the Legacy Award by the Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE). Anhalt will be honored for her commitment to encouraging, developing, and mentoring leaders who reflect the MASE mission at a statewide recognition ceremony to be held at the 2020 MASE Fall Leadership Conference, October 21-23. Press Release

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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