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Michigan Elementary & Middle School Principals Association - Mason, MI #LeadWithUS

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Nominations are now open Assistant Principal of the Year. Nominate an exceptional PreK–8 assistant principal who demonstrates outstanding leadership, strengthens their school community, and creates positive environments for students, staff, and families: https://t.co/HzrGWKdxIs

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What a day in the Thumb! 👍

This Travel Thursday took me all the way around Region 10, through Huron and Sanilac Counties, to connect with some amazing school leaders. Thank you for opening your doors and showing me what makes your schools special!

#TravelThursdays #LeadWithUs

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A community that gets it. Almost 60 presenters—most Michigan principals—sharing practical, innovative strategies for the challenges you’re living, because they’re also living them.

Join MEMSPA’s Annual Conference: https://t.co/nnXUCmNPBo

#MEMSPA2026 #LeadWithUs

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More than pictures—lasting connections! 📸 MEMSPA Legacy Partner, Strawbridge Studios, has helped schools capture memories since 1923. From picture day to yearbooks, they’re committed to serving, supporting, and enriching school communities.

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This Veterans Day, MEMSPA honors all who have served. To the veterans in our schools, families, and communities: thank you for your service, sacrifice, and example of leadership.

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Grow your leadership with MEMSPA’s Leadership Matters! Join 370+ alumni as Cohort 17 begins January 2027. Apply for the Debbie and Derek Leadership Matters Scholarship by Nov. 25: https://t.co/OEMtakQ244

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Join MEMSPA Collaborating Champion partner Curriculum Associates for two webinars!

Nov. 11: K–Algebra 1 Math
https://t.co/pKPlkHD63N

Nov. 19: K–6 Literacy
https://t.co/KDY4af0zbM

Both: 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. ET

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☕ Join us this #MEMSAMugMondays in welcoming Kelly Reynolds to the MEMSPA Board of Directors as Treasurer and Secretary! Kelly is the principal of Foote Elementary School in Lincoln Park Public Schools. Welcome to the board, Kelly!

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Four pillars. One shared purpose. MEMSPA Executive Director Shanna Spickard shares the Q1 Pillars at Work report, highlighting progress on the strategic plan to connect and support Michigan’s educational leaders.

https://t.co/9Lzbhzc05B

#LeadWithUs

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Join MEMSPA’s Leadership Matters for meaningful professional learning, lasting connections, and practical tools to strengthen your leadership. Cohort 17 begins in January 2027—we’d love for you to be part of it!

🔗 Learn more and register: https://t.co/A7DdLi6zrV

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Proud to spotlight MAISA, a Collaborating Champion level partner! Their first Coaching Quarterly brought 560 literacy coaches together to learn and support Michigan classrooms. Explore their work:
https://t.co/C4OXfgeMjb

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Catching up on my engagements for the last few months! It was a very busy Summer and the start of fall here at @MEMSPA. #TravelThursdays #ProfessionalLearning I love this work! Thank you, principals, for your leadership and service!

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Nominations are now open Assistant Principal of the Year. Nominate an exceptional PreK–8 assistant principal who demonstrates outstanding leadership, strengthens their school community, and creates positive environments for students, staff, and families: https://t.co/HzrGWKdxIs

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Congratulations to Ryan Crete, our newest winner of the #MEMSPAMugMondays giveaway. Ryan is the Prinicipal of
Baldwin Street Middle School in Hudsonville Public Schools and the Region 11 Representative for the MEMSPA Board of Directors. Thank you for all you do!

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Happy Halloween from MEMSPA! 🎃 Did you dress up at school this year? Share a photo in the comments—we’d love to see the creativity and school spirit across Michigan! 👻

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Lexia supports Michigan educators with science-of-reading-based solutions, professional learning, and actionable insights that help improve literacy outcomes.

Learn more: https://t.co/7D8N2t8bS8

Thank you, Lexia, for being a MEMSPA Collaborating Champion partner! #LeadWithUs

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School leadership isn’t a solo journey. Lead With Us at MEMSPA’s 2026 Annual Conference! Join colleagues Dec. 2–4 at Grand Traverse Resort to connect, learn, and recharge.

Register: https://t.co/nnXUCmNPBo

#LeadWithUs #MEMSPAAC2026

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You can’t pour from an empty mug. ☕ Take a moment this Monday to step away, take a breath, and do something that refills your cup. A quick walk, a favorite song, or a few quiet sips—your break doesn’t have to be big to matter. 💙

#MEMSPAMUGMONDAYS

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Hear directly from principals! Join Principal Success Stories — In Their Own Words, featuring MEMSPA Board President Doug Ammeraal. Explore today’s challenges and what’s working.

Register: https://t.co/iAGDfNi8m3

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Join the kickoff of MEMSPA’s Inclusive Leadership Alliance! Connect with colleagues to support more diverse, connected school leadership.

📅 Oct. 27 | 5 p.m. | Virtual
All principals & aspiring leaders welcome!

RSVP or express interest: https://t.co/YTNdbJbbGg