You will notice some new faces when you visit us in Lansing this year. Be sure to help us welcome the following new staff members to the MASA/MAISA family.

Jeremy Harder

Jeremy is responsible for managing the technology initiatives, including web sites, for MASA, MAISA, Michigan ASCD, SAPAC, MSPRA, and the School Purchasing Pages. He handles the layout and production of the MASA Leader and eLeader newsletters as well as the design for other printed and digital material. He is the technical administrator for digital communications, including all association listservs and social networking tools.

Prior to his arrival at MASA, Jeremy worked for five years as a Web and graphic designer for an e-commerce company in Okemos, MI. Jeremy has also held various design and writing roles with Michigan State University, and the Michigan Public Transit Association. He is currently writing his Master's thesis to complete a degree from Michigan State University's Digital Rhetoric and Professional Writing graduate program.

Bob Kefgen

As we announced earlier, MAISA and MASA have expanded their Government Relations Departments in response to added pressures on education from Washington and Lansing. Bob Kefgen has joined the team as the MASA/MAISA Legislative Liaison. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the organization.

 

 

Shannon Thelen

MAISA welcomes Shannon Thelen as the Executive Assistant to the Title I High Priority Schools Grant. In this grant funded position, Shannon will support the activities of the staff who are working to implement the State Wide System of Support for High Priority Schools.

Shannon brings 12 years of experience with the legislature in multiple roles, including Chief of Staff to former Senator George Hart. Her last 7 years were as the Senior Executive Management Assistant to State Superintendent Mike Flanagan. We welcome Shannon to this key role and look forward to her expertise and commitment to this important project. Direct any questions about this position or the work of MAISA to Jon Tomlanovich at jont@gomasa.org or 517-327-9260.