MoASSP Messenger
Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals
September 14, 2018 Volume 32 Number 8
Quote for the Principal's Journey
"Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why."
Bernard Baruch
Update From the Executive Director
Apples
There is something about an apple that is refreshing, wholesome, and healthy. Perhaps, you recall bringing a shiny apple to school for the teacher? How about picking apples? Or, hot apple pie fresh from the oven? As we approach apple season in Missouri and the first day of fall, I hope you take time to embrace the changing of this season, and all that our great state of Missouri has to offer.
State Board Meeting Tuesday
Click on the image below to access the agenda.
Phone2 Action
We have partnered with NASSP and have access to a new advocacy tool called Phone2Action. Please take a moment to become an advocate. Registering is simple. See the link below.
84th Annual Fall Conference
We are looking forward to our two principals of the year and assistant principal of the year present at the 84thAnnual Fall Conference September 30-October 2. See details below.
1,000 Member
See who the 1,000 MoASSP member is for 2018-2019.
Special Session Update
Click here to see the latest regarding the Special Session in Jeff City. We appreciate the "Legislative Bulletin" each week to help keep us informed with legislative issues.
Regional Meetings
Thanks to Northeast MoASSP and Central MoASSP for their hospitality this week. Doug and I enjoy visiting around the state. Our travels take us to Farmington next Wednesday for the Southeast MoASSP Regional meeting.
What's in the rest of this issue...
- Upcoming Regional Principal Meetings
- Check out & welcome MoASSP's 51 Newest Members
- Upcoming Conferences & Workshops
- On-Line Resources
- This Week's Videos
- Top MoASSP Tweet for the Week
- In Case You Missed It
Whether you are aspiring, emerging, developing, or transformational, wherever you are on the “Principal’s Journey”, it really is a “matter of principal(ple).” Clark Mershon
Advocacy In Action...Register now for Phone2Action!
- home address
- cell number
- personal email (not school)
- You will then receive a text message from 528-86 with the following message: "Reply YES to confirm your subscription to Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals alerts.
It is that simple. You do not have to send a message to your legislator to become an advocate. When we have an action item that needs support, we will be ready to act.
Mike Smith Opening Keynote
Mark Your Calendar for the 84th Annual MoASSP/MCCTA Fall Conference
"Digital Principal of the Year", Dr. Bill Ziegler
Missouri Principals & Assistant Principal of the Year Present at the 84th Annual Fall Conference
Dr. Jeff Meisenheimer, MoASSP High School Principal of the Year
Dr. Bill Powers, MoASSP Middle School Principal of the Year
"Building Our Culture Together"
During this session, Bill will collaborate Edcamp style in small and whole group to share best practices around building a positive school and community culture through relationships and communication.
Theresa Wilson, MoASSP Assistant Principal of the Year
Join Theresa and her administrator colleagues from Carl Junction HS in a discussion about building teachers' capacity to collaborate, evaluate their own instructional practices, and take control of their own professional growth.
Mark Your Calendar for the 84th Annual MoASSP/MCCTA Fall Conference "Leading A Healthy Climate in OUR Schools!"
Sunday, Sep 30, 2018, 05:00 PM
Holiday Inn Executive Center - Columbia 2200 Interstate 70 Dr SW, Columbia, MO 65203
Well Attended Northeast & Central Regional Principal Meetings This Past Week
Northeast Regional Officers Pause for a Photo During Meeting at Mexico Middle School Tuesday
MSHSAA 101 Meeting at Mexico Middle School With Assistant Executive Directors Don Mauer & Ken Seifert
MSHSAA 101 Meeting Schedule
For a complete list of meeting dates and locations, click here. Make plans to attend one of the 2018 MSHSAA 101 meetings near you.
Don Mauer
Assistant Executive Director
Ken Seifert
Central Regional Officers Pose for a Photo During Meeting in the Elliott Student Union on the University of Central Missouri Campus Thursday
Upcoming Regional Meetings
Southeast MoASSP
Southwest MoASSP
South Central MoASSP
Membership Update...We added 51 members this past week.
Congratulations to Marcella Swatosh, Ava MS Principal for becoming the 1,000 MoASSP Member for 2018-2019.
Total membership is now 1,008. Click on a name and connect with a colleague in your region or another part of the state by sending an email.
SAVE THE DATE: National Principals Conference July 18-20, 2019 in Boston, MA
Missouri was well represented with 97 attending the National Principals Conference last month in Chicago. Save the date now to attend next years conference. If you are interested in attending or presenting, click here to begin receiving updates.
MoASSP Board of Directors
- NASSP Coordinator for Missouri: John Faulkenberry, Lee's Summit HS
- MoASSP President: Ed Gettemeier, Hardin MS
- MoASSP President-Elect: Marc Spunaugle, Lincoln HS
- MoASSP Past President: Chris Hoehne, Ste. Genevieve HS
- MoASSP Treasurer: Kathryn Greer, Francis Howell North HS
- At-Large Non-Public: Valerie Todd, St. Mary's HS
- At-Large Assistant Principal: Jennifer Strauser, Eureka HS
- At-Large Middle Level: Jonathan Apostol, Monett MS
- Kansas City (GKCMPA): Jeff Meisenheimer, Lee's Summit North HS
- Northwest: Robert Bowers, Lathrop HS
- Northeast: Scott Daly, Hallsville HS
- Southeast: Dan Hecht, Kelly-Benton HS
- Southwest: Sarah Odom, Cherokee MS
- South Central: Jim Pritchett, Rolla HS
- Central: Brandon Harding, Cole Camp HS
- St. Louis (SASSP): Andy Croley, McCluer North HS
- NASSP Board Member: Kevin Lowery, Lebanon HS
2018-2019 District Presidents
- Central Region: Jonathan Peterson, Smithton HS
- GKCMPA: Charlie Belt, Blue Springs South HS
- Northeast Region: Deborah Hill-Haag, Mexico MS
- Northwest Region: Beery Johnson, Benton HS
- SASSP: Gary Jansen, Crestview MS (Rockwood)
- South Central Region: Kelle McCallum, Washington HS
- Southeast Region: Lucas McKinnis, Bernie HS
- Southwest Region: Keith White, Buffalo HS
Thanks to Our Corporate Sponsors for Helping Support the Vision & Mission of MoASSP
Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals
The vision of MoASSP is to serve ALL middle level and high school administrators.
The mission of MoASSP is to improve secondary education through positive leadership and the enhancement of student performance.
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Website: www.moassp.org
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