2023 Spring Conference

Note: If a session is missing materials, they have not been provided to MASA.General Session Keynote Speakers
Thursday 9:00 am
Keynote: Leading from the InSideOut | Handout
Joe Ehrmann and Jody Redman

Friday 11:00 am
Closing Keynote: The Power of Purpose
Cindra Kampoff

Thursday Breakout Sessions 1:20 pm
2022 MN Student Survey: Collaborative Partnerships to Support Student Wellbeing
Kara Beckman, University of Minnesota
Maira Rosas-Lee, Minnesota Department of Education

A Systemic Response to Support Mental Health
Danielle Theis, Owatonna Public Schools | Slides

Recommit, Execute and Measure 2023 Priorities!
Jamie Hawkinson, Edina Schools
Lynn Kosinski, FranklinCovey Education
Handout | Presentation

State Equalization Aid & Property Tax Base Understanding their influence on School District Finances
Aaron Bushberger, Ehlers
Jodie Zesbaugh, Ehlers
Presentation

Supporting Students Outside the Classroom: District Obligations to Students with Disabilities in Extracurricular Activities
Elise Heifort, Pemberton Law
Abbie Thurmes, Pemberton Law
Presentation

Thursday Breakout Sessions 2:25 pm
At the Intersection: Adaptive Leadership for Equity
Stacey Gray Akyea, Saint Paul Public Schools

Connecting Innovative Student Experiences to the Community
Jennifer Maras, Morris Area High School
Shane Monson, Morris Area Schools
Presentation

Recruitment and Retention of MN Superintendents
Christopher Mills, Stephen-Argyle Central Schools
Presentation

The Science of Reading within an MTSS Framework: What every leader needs to know
Kim Gibbons, University of Minnesota - CAREI
Presentation

What Might Help?!
Nicole Kujath, Kasson Mantorville Schools
Presentation 

Thursday Breakout Sessions 3:55 pm
Finding a Way Back to Your True Self: Leading With Your Core VALUES
Pam Ryan Mejia, Better Together Cubed
Values List

Minnesota Atlas for High Quality Tier One Instruction
Chris Bretz, MN Department of Education (MDE)
Chris Jones, Minnesota Department of Education
Brendan O'Shea, Minnesota Department of Education
Presentation

Professional Dialogue Mid-Year Check and Connect
Brenda Cassellius, LeaderProof

The Minnesota teacher workforce: A statewide data snapshot and dialogue to inform longitudinal analysis and future localized reports
Chelsea Kaihoi, YouthNex, University of Virginia
Alyssa Parr, MN Office of Higher Ed
Google Form

What is your District's "WHY"? Creating a Powerful Brand and Marketing Strategy
Bob Noyed, CESO Communication
Presentation

Friday Breakout Sessions 9:45 am
Conversations That Connect Rather Than Divide
Daniel Ludvigson, Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Schools
Presentation
Handout

Embedding Core Values in School District Governance
Michael Favor, Intermediate School District 917
Marci Levy-Maguire, Intermediate School District 917
Cindy Nordstrom, Intermediate School District 917
Presentation

Getting Creative to Fill Teacher Openings - Leveraging Teacher Exchange Programs to Fill the Gaps
Bill Adams, Willmar Public Schools
Jeffrey Holm, Willmar Public Schools
Elizabeth Windingstad, Willmar Public Schools
Presentation

Leading Leaders: Helping Principals Grow
Amy LaDue, Minnetonka Public Schools
Katie Pekel, University of Minnesota
Presentation

Supporting Educator Social Emotional Learning and Resilience to Promote Educator Well-being and Prevent Burnout
Jill Krautkremer, Forest Lake Area Schools
Kelly Wilson, Forest Lake Area Schools
Presentation