Staff
Meet the MAASE Team
MAASE is a premier resource in Michigan for providing professional advocacy, learning, and leadership to special education administrators. Our team includes dedicated staff members, project leaders, and regional representatives who collaborate to support members across five statewide regions through leadership, professional learning, advocacy, and statewide collaboration.
Advocacy & Leadership
MAASE leaders advocate for equitable systems, innovative practices, and improved outcomes for students with disabilities throughout Michigan.
Professional Learning
Through statewide learning opportunities, conferences, mentorship, and collaboration, MAASE supports leaders at every stage of professional growth.
Statewide Connection
Our staff and regional representatives work together to ensure strong communication, regional support, and statewide engagement for MAASE members.
MAASE Staff
Staff and project leaders supporting statewide operations, member services, training, and professional learning.
Regional Representatives
MAASE Regional Representatives are board-appointed leadership representatives serving members throughout Michigan. While not staff members, these leaders help ensure statewide collaboration, regional voice, and strong member engagement across all five MAASE regions.
Region 1A
Tammy Nyen
Marquette-Alger RESA
Region 1B
Carol Greilick
Northwest Education Services
Region 2
Crystal Cutler
Ingham ISD
Region 3
Sarah Vander Baan
Choice Schools Associates
Region 4
Jessica Carrier
Oakland Schools