2024 MASA Award Recipients

Kay E. Jacobs Memorial Award
presented at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference
Recognized for excellent leadership and involvement in MASA and other educational organizations by an administrator who is a woman.

• Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault, Superintendent, St. Michael-Albertville School District

MASA Distinguished Service Award
presented at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference
Recognized for the support of the children of Minnesota and for the recipient’s contributions to activities that have improved Minnesota’s public education system

• Dr. Jerry Robicheau, Term Faculty of Education, ​​Concordia University, St. Paul | Retired Superintendent, Inver Grove Heights Community Schools

Polaris Leadership Award
Sponsored by Ehlers, Inc. | presented at the MASA Fall Conference
Recognized for exemplary school leadership and a lifetime of achievement in education

• Dr. Bruce Jensen Executive Director Northwest Service Cooperative

Richard Green Scholar Award
Sponsored by Cuningham | presented at the MASA Fall Conference
MASA’s Richard Green Scholars Program honors the scholarly work and professional development of Minnesota school leaders through the award of an annual recognition for the research, writing, and presentation of one paper reflecting the practice of excellent school leadership.

• Dr. Jennifer Reichel, Director of Teaching and Learning, Mahtomedi Public Schools

Outstanding Central Office Administrator Award
presented at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference
Recognized for a willingness to take risks, possessing strong communication skills, being a progressive change agent, and having high expectations for themself and others.

Greater Minnesota Recipient

• Mr. Eric Simmons, Director of Technology Services, Chisago Lakes School District

Metro Recipient

• Dr. Jenna Mitchler Assistant Superintendent Bloomington Public Schools

Minnesota Superintendent of the Year Award
Sponsored by ATS&R | recognized at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference

• Dr. Joe Gothard, Superintendent, Saint Paul Public Schools

Dr. Gothard​ is also the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year Award recipient.

MASA Administrators of Excellence
presented at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference

This award honors an administrator annually from each of the nine MASA regions for their service to the association and colleagues through their active regional participation.

• Region 1: Ms. Belinda Selfors, Superintendent, Stewartville Public Schools
• Region 2: Dr. Jeff Horton, Superintendent, GFW Schools
• Region 3: Dr. Jeff Holm, Superintendent, Willmar Public Schools
• Region 4: Mr. Mitch Anderson, Superintendent, Perham-Dent Public School District
• Region 5: Mr. Eric Koep, Superintendent, Bertha-Hewitt Schools
• Region 6: Dr. Chris Swenson, Superintendent, Holdingford Public Schools
• Region 7: Mr. Aaron Fischer, Superintendent, Esko Public Schools
• Region 8: Dr. Gregg Parks, Superintendent, Nevis Public School
• Region 9: Mr. Tim Schochenmaier, Superintendent, Central Public Schools

Congratulations to all of our 2024 award recipients!