The words you think and say become the life you create and live. Speak it, believe it, live it. Tap into the incredible power of your words to overcome your fears and shape your destiny.

Humbled and honored to have the opportunity to continue to serve Region 5 on the Secondary Principals BoD.

So excited to continue to serve AP central, represent the assistant principal voice, and work with some of the best Ed leaders around.

MASSP BoD election results are in! Congrats & welcome new and returning members!

Pres.-Elect: Amy Pashak
Reg. 1: David Lindbeck
Reg. 3: Michael Leiter Ed.D.
Reg. 5: Brad Hale
Reg. 7: Travis Thomsen
AP Cent.: Ben Berger
ML East: Kristin Meldrum
NASSP: Jason Messenger
At-Large: Nicole Rabac

I am excited to announce that Byron Center Public Schools Esports has not one but TWO playoff teams in the MHSEL PlayVS Rocket League playoffs!!!!

Playoffs start on Monday, April 15th, and trust me, you don't want to miss it😎

It's FAFSA Friday! Next week is the National FAFSA Week of Action, and MCAN is challenging every Michigan high school to support 15 new FAFSA submissions.

Learn more:
micollegeaccess.org/news/fafsa-15-…

Before you leave for the weekend, make sure you register for MASSP's Legal Survival Guide webinar with Miller Johnson Ed Law! This can't miss webinar will be held April 24 & 25, 9 AM - 11 AM both days. Get a jump on legal changes that impact your student handbook: massp.com/LSG24-25

Our #EdCon24 closing keynote speaker, Gerry Brooks, has a special message for MI Principals!

Registration is open for EdCon June 24-26 in Traverse City. 400+ principals are already registered!
massp.com/EdCon24

See you there 😀

Be intentional today! Your one decision to be a positive leader will impact not only your life, but your relationships, your family, your friends and your team.

24 hrs remain in the MASSP Board of Directors 2024 Election: voting takes > 5 mins. Your representative on the Board should be a leader you feel best represents the views of your region, position and is an exemplary administrator. Cast your vote before polls close @ 3 PM on 4/12!

The Michigan High School Esports League (MHSEL) has 4 Schools that are in the Top 25 in the Nation! ⁦MHSEL⁩
2024 USA TODAY Sports/PlayVS Super 25 high school esports rankings usatodayhss.com/2024/usa-today…

Seniors came in to take their Senior Photo. The end is getting close. 🥲 The HS PTO, athletics and the Class of 2025 and 2024 gave out prizes for a raffle such as gift cards, mini fridges, tshirts, board games and free prom tickets for those in attendance. Swartz Creek Schools

We’re grateful to eightWest for having Hamilton Community Schools and @Black River Public School superintendents on air to discuss the Ottawa Area Superintendents Association #StopThinkVerify campaign discussing how AI and deep fake images are affecting teenagers

woodtv.com/eightwest/how-…

Remind families about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. It requires FAFSA completion.

Service isn't doing what's expected of us. Service is doing more than what's expected of us. - Simon Sinek

Join our FREE webinar w/ atapcomprehensive on 4/16 covering 3 common safety initiatives in the context of secondary school buildings:

✅ Developing Building-Level EOPs
✅ Emergency Response Training & Practice
✅ Threat Assessment Implementation

💻 Register: ow.ly/wjNp50QUBIB

🚨 LIVE TONIGHT! 8:30PM 🚨

Tune in to watch MSU Valorant continue the hunt for the national championship!

#SpartansWill #EsportsSchool #GoGreen

Colin Ripmaster leading a conversation with 5D/5D+ district and building leaders about Preparing 5D+ Teacher Evaluation System for the 2024-25 School Year @MASSP

Don’t look now, Michigan, but Betsy DeVos is back at it trying to bring vouchers here.

70-90% of voucher users have never been in public school.

Packaging aside, this is a scheme to get a tax break for existing choices and to defund MI public schools.
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/…

4 Ways to Make Today Better

Trust in the Positive Intentions of Others.
Focus on Solutions vs Problems.
Expect a YES instead of assuming a NO.
Believe the Best is Yet to Come!