MASE Special Education Administrator of the Year Award
The MASE Board of Directors established this award for members in the spring of 1991, and the first awards were presented at the 1992 Spring Conference. The purpose of the award is to honor one or more administrators from throughout Minnesota for excellence in special education leadership.

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

Nomination
  1. Individuals may be self-nominated or nominated by someone else.
  2. Nominees must be a practicing administrator and a member of MASE.
  3. Nominees must have a minimum of five years administrative experience.
  4. Nominees must have demonstrated a concern for students with disabilities and their families.
  5. Nominees should be able to demonstrate active involvement in professional and community affairs.
  6. Nominations must be made on the official MASE award nomination form, available through the MASE office.
  7. Nominations must be made by the nomination due date.
Selection
  1. The Nominating Committee serves as the selection committee.
  2. The Nominating Committee determines the selection process.
Award Presentation
The award is made at the MASE/MASA Spring Conference, where the recipient is presented with an individual plaque. A news release is distributed to pertinent media in the recipient's coverage area.
2021 Nomination Form
nominations are due January 11, 2021
Recipient History
2021 Cheryl Johnson
​2020 Shannon Erickson
​2019 Scott Hare
2018 Erin Toninato
2017 Jill Skarvold
2016 Elisabeth Lodge Rogers
2015 Renae Ouillette
2014 Melissa Schaller
2013 Jacque Stein
2012 Nan Records
2011 Dave Thacker
2010 Lori Fildes
2009 Kim Gibbons
2008 Denny Ulmer
2007 Carla Nohr-Schulz
2006 Nancy Johnson
2005 Dan Sullivan
2004 Mary Ruprecht
2003 Barbara Troolin
2002 Janine Dahms-Walker
2001 Bob Fischer
2000 Bill Naylor
1999 Karen Filla
1998 Don Schuld
1997 Don Loe
1996 Marcia Carthaus
1995 Sharon Cox
1994 Ardith Rotto
1993 Dennis LaRoque
1992 Keith Kromer