MAASE Foundation
Investing in the Future of
Special Education Leadership
The MAASE Foundation supports charitable and educational initiatives that strengthen Michigan’s special education community through scholarships, leadership development, professional learning, and research-based investment.
About the Foundation
The MAASE Foundation exists to promote charitable and educational objectives that support continued professional development in special education.
Through scholarships, grants, and fundraising initiatives, the Foundation strengthens leadership capacity and expands statewide professional learning opportunities.
It also supports research and programs that increase awareness and investment in Michigan’s special education community.
Supporting the Mission of MAASE
The Foundation exists to support and enhance MAASE by investing in leadership, collaboration, and statewide professional learning opportunities.
Support the Foundation
Donations support scholarships, leadership development, and statewide professional learning.
Make a DonationWhat We Support
Scholarships
Supporting emerging leaders through professional learning opportunities.
Grants
Funding programs, research, and innovation in special education.
Professional Learning
Expanding access to statewide leadership development opportunities.
Jeff Butler Scholarship Award
$1,000 award supporting early-career special education administrators committed to leadership growth and professional learning.
Supports attendance at MAASE events, mentoring opportunities, and statewide leadership development experiences.
Apply NowThe Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) is a statewide network of educational leaders advancing equitable outcomes for students with disabilities through leadership, collaboration, and advocacy.
MAASE Foundation Board
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Kirsten Myers
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Kent ISD (616)447-3076Foundation Past President -
Tina M Lawson, Special Education Teacher (CI, SLD), Director Certification, Central Office...
Director of Special Education Berrien RESA (269)471-7725 x3206Foundation President -
Amanda Unger, EdD In Educational Leadership, Director/Supervisor Approval, Elementary Education,...
Director of Special Education North Service Unit (231)598-0704Foundation Vice President -
Karlie Parker
Associate Superintendent of Special Education Muskegon Area ISD (231)767-7250Foundation Vice President Elect -
Britt Pionk
Coord. of Compliance, Planning & Accountability St. Clair County RESA (810)455-4043Foundation ISD Admin Rep, Foundation Treasurer -
Tammy Nyen, Ed.D
Executive Director of Special Education Marquette-Alger RESA (906)226-5160Foundation Region 1a Rep -
Carol Greilick
Assistant Superintendent Northwest Education Services (231)922-6231Foundation Region 1b Rep -
Jamey Norman, M. Ed
Director of Special Education Saginaw ISD (989)399-7466Foundation Region 2 Rep -
Sarah Vander Baan
Chief of Specially Designed Instruction and Student Services Choice Schools Associates (616)558-9216Foundation Region 3 Rep -
Sue Toth
Director of Special Education South Lyon Community Schools (248)573-8220Foundation Region 4 Rep, Foundation Secretary -
Lydia Moore
Executive Director Farmington Public Schools (248)225-7067Foundation LEA Admin Rep