Observations from 37 Years in Education
As I approach retirement at the end of this school year, I’ve found myself looking back more often, sometimes with a full heart, sometimes...
Strength in the Face of Tragedy
Since Flag Day, our Minnesota community has endured a string of devastating events that have shaken us all. The tragic murder of Speaker Emerita...
Your Leadership Shapes Minnesota’s Future
Dear MASA Members,
Summer offers a rare pause in our rhythm—a moment to exhale, to reflect, and maybe, just maybe, to remember why you stepped...
Spring Forward: Leadership, Advocacy, and the Road Ahead
"To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart." – Eleanor Roosevelt
As spring settles in, the energy in our schools shifts....
What I’ve Learned from Our Colleagues This School Year
One of the great joys of my role is traveling across the state to meet with MASA members. Whether I am on the road...