Lisa Hagel, superintendent of Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools, will replace June Schaefer as a member of Special Olympics of Michigan board of directors. June has represented superintendents on the Special Olympics board for 6 years, completing her term at the end of 2008, following her retirement from Marquette-Alger RESA.

Last month, Lisa was elected to the Special Olympics of Michigan Board of Directors, which consists of twenty-one people statewide who meet three-four times a year. This is a policy board where members are asked to network and make contact regarding Involvement in the community; make introductions to new opportunities; help to create awareness and fuller knowledge of Special Olympics; and a willingness to reach out to family members.

MASA appreciates all our members who go “above and beyond” their local responsibilities to serve on various statewide boards and work groups related to our work as education leaders. Their work helps superintendents—and MASA members in particular—play an important role in shaping policy and practice and in ensuring all Michgan’s youth have a chance to succeed. 

For more information about Special Olympics, visit www.somi.org. Contact Lisa Hagel at lhagel@mtmorrisschools.org.