"MESPA is a first-class organization. Not only does MESPA provide
opportunities for professional development, the MESPA staff is very
professional and models leadership. I enjoy attending Institute
specifically to hear outstanding presenters, attend interesting breakout
sessions, and to have conversations with other principals who are
experiencing the same things I do." – Stephanie Flickinger, principal, Reede Gray Elementary School, Redwood
“MESPA is a great opportunity to connect with principals across the
state. The Institute has great speakers and sessions, but the
networking with others is the best part. We are all in this together
and have similar issues, so it is nice to get ideas and suggestions from
others' experiences.“ – Karen Coblentz, principal, North Intermediate School, St. Peter
“MESPA
has been a wonderful resource of information in regards to what is best
for students, instruction, and leadership and the opportunities for
continual learning are endless. Not only do I appreciate the
educational value of the membership, but the relationships that I have
developed through MESPA are invaluable.“ – Dawn Brown, principal, Cleveland Public School, Cleveland
“MESPA
is an outstanding organization! In my brief tenure as an elementary
principal, I’ve had the opportunity to gain top-notch professional
development and insightful legal counsel. I’ve also been able to
connect with an experienced network of colleagues that have helped to
shape my understanding and skills within the principalship. It’s been a
privilege to be a part of this cohort and to be able to further my
learning through their collective knowledge and experiences.” – Jeffrey Kuehn, elementary principal, Springfield Public Schools
"As a first year principal I found the MESPA Institute to be incredibly
valuable. I found both the people and resources helpful. Visiting with
other principals - new and veteran - made me realize that I was truly
not the only principal in the world with questions." -- Karla Beck,
principal, Northside Elementary, St. James
“As a principal turned professor, I truly appreciate my MESPA membership so I can stay well-informed of the profession by attending professional development opportunities offered. I especially appreciate MESPA Institute each year for not only the PD, but most importantly the networking with other principals. Thanks MESPA!” -- Dr.Wendy Claussen-Schoolmeester, Southwest Minnesota State University
"With just one phone call I can find answers to all of my questions both professionally and legally and I know that the advice comes from Minnesota's education experts." -- Pamela Kirsch, principal, Jefferson Elementary, New Ulm
"MESPA provides educational best practices, legal advice, professional
development opportunities, colleague dialogue, negotiations information
and retirement advice. One stop shopping- with lasting results!" -- Rick
Lund, Rosa Parks Elementary, Mankato
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