September 5, 2024

“Together We Make A Difference 3.0”

This is MASA’s third year of supporting the MSHSL initiative to bring students together across the state in order to enhance their relationships with one another. For your planning purposes, here is a preliminary schedule of events. Alert your activities director (if that is not you) to watch for additional information from the MSHSL to come in the coming weeks.

MASA’s Professional Assistance Team, P.A.T., Available to Help You!

The following MASA members have agreed to be available to assist you as needed. This is a confidential and free service that accompanies your MASA membership. Don’t hesitate to reach out to them for their expertise, compassion, and willingness to listen and problem-solve.

Theresa Battle

Superintendent, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District

Cell: 612-490-7177

Office: 952-707-2005

tbattle@isd191.org

Dr. Theresa Battle, superintendent of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191, graduated from Hampton University with a Bachelor of Science in special education. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in educational administration and a Doctorate of Education from the University of Minnesota. 

Previously, Dr. Battle worked for St. Paul Public Schools for 28 years over two tenures. She served the district in many capacities, including as a classroom teacher, special education facilitator, lead teacher, assistant principal, assistant director for curriculum, development and instruction, principal and assistant superintendent. Additionally, Dr. Battle has worked for Osseo Area Schools, Minneapolis Public Schools and University of Minnesota, where she developed a statewide college readiness program, Ramp Up to Readiness. In her current position as superintendent, Dr. Battle provides leadership and support for the education of 7,500 students, PreK-12 programming, Adult Education and Community Education programs. District 191 has eight elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools and a K-12 Virtual Academy. 

Reggie Engebritson

Superintendent, St. Louis County & Mountain Iron-Buhl Schools

Cell: 218-780-4689

Office: 218-749-8130

rengebritson@isd2142.k12.mn.us

Reggie Engebritson is currently a shared superintendent for the St. Louis County School District and the Mountain Iron-Buhl School District in northeastern MN on "da Range." She has been a superintendent since January 2018. Prior to the superintendency, Reggie was the Executive Director/Special Education Director for the Northland Special Ed Co-op which served 10 districts in NE MN.

Tom Lee

Retired Superintendent

Last District Served: Sartell-St. Stephen Schools (Interim)

Phone: 952-393-1417

trleet13@yahoo.com

Tom Lee is a seasoned educator with a BA and MA in Special Education from Michigan State University and an Ed.S from the University of St. Thomas. He has 13 years of experience as a Teacher of Students with Vision Impairments in Oregon and District 287. Transitioning to administration, he served as Assistant Principal in Minneapolis from 1993-1995, then as Elementary Principal at Normandale Hills Elementary (1995-2007) and Principal at Olson Middle School (2007-2013) in Bloomington. Later, he led Waseca Public Schools as Superintendent from 2012-2020. In retirement, Tom has held multiple interim roles, including Interim Superintendent and Principal positions across various districts from 2021 to 2024.

Jeffrey Holm

Retired Superintendent

Last District Served: Willmar Public Schools 

Cell: 320-979-7764

jholm86@gmail.com

Jeff has 38 years of public school experience. He has been a teacher, a principal, an assistant superintendent, and a superintendent. Jeff completed the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program and is a passionate advocate for public education.

Brief Video Encouraging you to Consider the Foundation Fundraising Event

Thanks to Foundation board member and North Branch Area Public Schools Superintendent Sara Paul for agreeing to host the painting party during the afternoon of Sunday, September 29 at Madden’s. She also produced this video you are encouraged to enjoy. You may see some familiar faces! 

If you’d prefer, you can also support the Foundation through the annual golf event.  Registration for both events can be found here. Please register to paint by September 20 and golf by September 23.

Leadership Matters!

“My father used to say: don’t raise your voice. Improve your argument.” - Desmund Tutu