Traverse City High Schools Are Leading Learning
When I was a building principal and I was having a tough day I would escape by going into classrooms to be inspired by the great things the students and staff were doing … and that hasn’t changed. My favorite aspect of my job as Executive Director at MASSP: school visits. I enjoy learning about what principals are doing and thinking about how MASSP can elevate member voice, share best practices and…
Lessons Learned from Steve Hawley
Word has been spreading around the State about the untimely passing of retired Lake Orion Principal Steve Hawley. Steve did not retire willingly; he still had several great years left to give to his school, but he had to leave to focus all his energy on his beloved family and fighting the cancer that ultimately took his life. Steve and I became colleagues and friends when I served as Principal of Rochester High…
Ring, Ring | Lunch Hour Change Request
Admin Assistant: “Good afternoon, Bellway Middle School, this is Chris Mayes speaking how can I help you?” Caller: “Hi, I’d like to talk to the principal about getting a schedule change for my daughter. We are a new family to the school district. We just moved here from Florida in July. My daughter Rainey will be a 7th grader at your school. She was very upset about having to move and start…
Women’s Summit 2023 | Inspire, Connect & Empower – Call for Presentations
The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) is thrilled to announce the Women’s Summit: Inspire, Connect & Empower is returning in 2023! The two-day summit is designed to bring female school leaders and students together to support their personal and professional journeys. The Women's Summit will be held Sunday & Monday, November 12-13, 2023 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. The event will be focused on empowering female leaders. Adults and…
Finding Energy and Inspiration
This summer has been a mix of all the right things for me: relaxation, energy and inspiration. I’ve really enjoyed taking on a new hobby – gardening. We’ve always had shrubs and flowers around the property but this summer my significant other built my dream raised garden for fruits and vegetables. I am thankful that so many gardeners post videos on YouTube for those of us who are clueless. I have been…
West Bloomfield MS is the Future of Teaching and Learning
Opening a new school rarely goes smoothly. You certainly wouldn't know that if you visited West Bloomfield Middle School (WBMS). Principal Amy Hughes, APs Lisa Graff and Jermaine Evans, their team of teachers, counselors and expert educators, with the support of a visionary board of education and supportive superintendent have built a place where learning was truly at the heart of its design. It is not perfect, and they'll be the…