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Governance & Leadership

Board of Directors

The MAASE Board of Directors provides statewide leadership, governance, and regional representation for Michigan’s special education administrators.

Executive Committee

Provides strategic leadership and oversight of statewide priorities and organizational direction.

Regional Representation

Five regions across Michigan ensure statewide voice and local representation in governance.

Current Board Members

Board Member

Member Name

Board Role / Region

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (000) 000-0000

Board Member

Member Name

Board Role / Region

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (000) 000-0000

Board Member

Member Name

Board Role / Region

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (000) 000-0000

Board Member

Member Name

Board Role / Region

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (000) 000-0000

Board Member

Member Name

Board Role / Region

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (000) 000-0000

Board Member

Member Name

Board Role / Region

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (000) 000-0000

Board Member

Member Name

Board Role / Region

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (000) 000-0000

Board Member

Member Name

Board Role / Region

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (000) 000-0000

Board Member

Member Name

Board Role / Region

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (000) 000-0000

Board Member

Member Name

Board Role / Region

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (000) 000-0000

Elections & Leadership Opportunities

Members interested in serving on the MAASE Board of Directors may apply during open nomination periods. Elections are conducted in accordance with the MAASE Bylaws, ensuring transparent and representative leadership across all regions.

Apply / Election Information

The Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) is a statewide professional organization advancing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration across Michigan’s special education system.

Board of Directors

  • Tina M Lawson
    Tina M Lawson, Special Education Teacher (CI, SLD), Director Certification, Central Office...
    Director of Special Education Berrien RESA
    MAASE President
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  • Amanda Unger
    Amanda Unger, EdD In Educational Leadership, Director/Supervisor Approval, Elementary Education,...
    Director of Special Education North Service Unit
    MAASE Vice President
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  • Karlie Parker
    Karlie Parker
    Associate Superintendent of Special Education Muskegon Area ISD
    MAASE Vice President Elect
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  • Kirsten Myers
    Kirsten Myers
    Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Kent ISD
    MAASE Past President
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  • Tammy Nyen
    Tammy Nyen, Ed.D
    Executive Director of Special Education Marquette-Alger RESA
    Region 1a Rep.
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  • Carol Greilick
    Carol Greilick
    Assistant Superintendent Northwest Education Services
    Region 1b Rep.
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  • Jamey Norman
    Jamey Norman, M. Ed
    Director of Special Education Saginaw ISD
    Region 2 Rep.
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  • Sarah Vander Baan
    Sarah Vander Baan
    Chief of Specially Designed Instruction and Student Services Choice Schools Associates
    Region 3 Rep.
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  • Sue Toth
    Sue Toth
    Director of Special Education South Lyon Community Schools
    Region 4 Rep.
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  • Britt Pionk
    Britt Pionk
    Coord. of Compliance, Planning & Accountability St. Clair County RESA
    MAASE ISD Admin Rep.
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  • Lydia Moore
    Lydia Moore
    Executive Director Farmington Public Schools
    MAASE LEA Admin Rep.
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