The goal of the Winners’ Circle is to give recognition to members whose leadership has launched or adapted an effective program or practice, that achieves results, and that could be replicated in other districts. Consider these programs for implementation in your own district and feel free to contact awardees or MASA for more information or assistance.
Nominations for 2012 are closed. Recipients will be announced at MASA Midwinter Conference.
Past Winners
2011 Winners
- Oscoda Merit Pay Model
- Christine Beardsley, Oscoda Area Schools
- Helping Alternative Learners Excel (HALE) Program
- Rhonda Provoast, Hale Area Schools
- High School Leadership Academy
- Thomas TenBrink, Jenison Public Schools
- Student-built LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified Home
- Dr. Susan Meston, Muskegon Area ISD
- L3 (Language, Literacy, and Learning)
- Dr. Susan Meston, Muskegon Area ISD
- SKIP to a Great Start (Successful Kids = Involved Parents)
- Lisa Hagel, Genesee ISD
- Summer Long Breakfast/Lunch Program
- William DeFrance, Eaton Rapids Public Schools
- Innovative Recycling Program
- Jeff Mills, Van Buren ISD
- Guided Highlighted Reading
- Michael DeVault, Macomb ISD
Honorable Mentions
- Gilmore Car Museum Program for At-risk High School Students
- Jeff Jennette, Barry ISD
- Food for Friends PRogram
- Jeff Mills, Van Buren ISD
2010 Winners
- M.E.R.I.T.(Meaningful Education Rooted In Transition)Program
- Tom TenBrink, Jenison Public Schools
- Mentoring Program
- Barbara A. Goebel, Flushing Community Schools
- Algebra II in the Workplace
- William Pearson, South Lyon Community Schools
- Integrated Enrichment/SpecialsThrough Blended Curriculums Assessment
- Christine Beardsley, Oscoda Area Schools
- Integrating Lessons on Honeybees and Beekeeping
- Mike Wallace, St. Charles Community Schools
- Reading Workshop: 1st-3rd Grade
- Tom Livezey, Oakridge Public Schools
- Resources for Authentic Learning in Science (REAL Science)
- Dr. Susan Meston, Muskegon Area Intermediate School District
- 21st Century Learning Symposium
- Dan DeGrow, St. Clair County RESA
- Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County
- Dan DeGrow, St. Clair County RESA
- Avondale High School Academic Center (AC)
- Dr. George Heitsch, Avondale School District
- Leslie ASPIRE Scholarship Program
- Corey Netzley, Leslie Public Schools
- Homelessness Project: Early Childhood Careers and Education High School Students
- Jeff Mills, Van Buren Intermediate School District
- Healthy Living Rewards System
- Jeff Mills, Van Buren Intermediate School District
