Regional Representatives
Regional Representatives
MAASE Regional Representatives serve as the voice of special education administrators across Michigan’s five regions. They provide two-way communication between members and the MAASE Board of Directors, support regional engagement, and help ensure statewide collaboration, advocacy, and leadership remain grounded in local needs.
What They Do
Regional Representatives gather feedback from members in their region, share updates from MAASE leadership, and help guide professional learning and advocacy priorities across Michigan.
Why It Matters
With five geographic regions across the state, this structure ensures that every member has a direct connection to statewide leadership and decision-making.
Meet Your Regional Representatives
Region 1A
Deb Zelinski
Director of Special Education
Gogebic-Ontonagon ISD
dzelinski@goisd.org
Region 1B
Carol Greilick
Assistant Superintendent
Northwest Education Services
Region 2
Crystal Cutler
Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services
Ingham ISD
crystal.cutler@inghamisd.org
Region 3
Sarah Vander Baan
Chief of Specially Designed Instruction & Student Services
Choice Schools Associates
Region 4
Jessica Carrier
Executive Director of Special Populations
Oakland Schools
Region 5
Representative Coming Soon
This region is currently in transition. Updated representation will be posted once confirmed.
Connect With Your Regional Rep
Have questions, ideas, or feedback for MAASE leadership? Your Regional Representative is your direct connection to statewide advocacy, leadership, and professional learning opportunities.
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