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Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!
December 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
"Leadership Matters is THE professional development that you have been missing! You will go from a good leader to an exceptional leader with a cohort full of other exceptional leaders to connect and learn from well after your Cohort is over. What are you waiting for???" - Cohort 15 Participant
December 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate!
December 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Don't miss the opportunity to join us for Leadership Matters cohort 16! Lead with us!
December 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
📢 Calling all women educators & leaders for "Women in Education: Leading the Way" 2/18 in Grand Rapids—a full day designed to energize, empower, and elevate YOU!

Register now at MEMSPA.org 🔗
#WomenInEducation #EducationalLeadership #MEMSPA
December 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
"The Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principal Association (MEMSPA) announced that Dina Rocheleau, Middle School Principal at Glen Lake Community Schools, has been named the 2025-2026 Michigan PreK-8 Principal of the Year. The surprise announcement was made during MEMSPA's annual conference, "
December 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Here’s the MEMSPA staff team behind #MEMSPA100.

While this photo features our staff, we certainly didn’t do it alone. We extend our deepest thanks to our dedicated board members, generous sponsors, engaging presenters and keynote speakers, and the exceptional team at Grand Traverse Resort—along w
December 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Let’s take a moment to soak in the joy, laughter, and creativity you’ve experienced at the MEMSPA Conference. Doesn’t it feel good to recharge like this?

Remember, the same things that rejuvenate you here can do the same in your building come January. #MEMSPA100
December 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We are closing out #MEMSPA100 strong with keynotes by Jimmy Casas, Thomas Murray and Dr. Joe Sanfelippo. You can feel the mental connections being made in this room! What are you bringing back to your buildings?
December 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Have you been looking for a perfect #MEMSPAMugMondays mug? Grab them today at #MEMSPA100 There's plenty of MEMSPA swag to go around!
December 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Each year at the Annual Conference, educational leaders from around the state don their fancy digs and gather to honor the best principals working in Michigan. #MEMSPA100 is no different, and we are thrilled to celebrate the passionate leadership that makes a difference to students everyday.
December 4, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Every leader has different professional growth needs, and we have that covered! At the #MEMSPA100 Annual Conference, we have over 60 sessions, addressing the myriad needs of educational leaders. Attendees have their pick of sessions and can design their own conference experience. #LeadWithUs
December 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
There's more than one way to make a duck and more than one way to solve any problem! That's the first thing we learned together on day two of the MEMSPA Annual Conference. Looking forward to another day of learning and growing together at #MEMSPA100! #LeadWithUs
December 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Nothing says birthday party like a flashmob! Our Executive Director, Dr. Shanna Spickard, kicked off MEMSPA’s centennial celebration by leading a surprise flashmob at #MEMSPA100. Making moves as a leader in the flashmob!

If you’re wishing you were on the dance floor with us, make plans now to join
December 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The energy at #MEMSPA100 is unreal – principals are learning, laughing, and leading together in every corner of the Grand Traverse Resort. 🎉

Getting FOMO watching from afar? Make a note now: you’ll want to be in the room with us next year. #LeadWithUs
December 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it. Joe Beckman kicked off #MEMSPA100 with an opening session packed with joy, real talk, and reminders about the power of human connection—and the energy in the room will fuel our learning all day long. If you’re feeling the buzz from afar, start picturing yours
December 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This #GivingTuesday, help us empower principals to better serve children. Your gift supports leadership growth, education, and programs that make a difference. Give today!
December 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Today we celebrate National Special Education Day and the incredible educators, families, and students who make our school communities stronger and more inclusive every day. Thank you for all you do. #SpecialEducationDay
December 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
It’s #MEMSPA="/hashtag/MEMSPAMugMondays" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#MEMSPAMugMondays! ☕️
We’ve got something new brewing—fresh MEMSPA mugs debuting at this week’s Annual Conference!

Stop by, snag yours, and show your MEMSPA pride.
#MEMSPA #MEMSPAMugMondays
December 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from MEMSPA! Wishing you a joyful holiday and a restful break with family and friends. We cannot wait to welcome you back, refreshed and ready to learn together at the MEMSPA Annual Conference. 🦃🍁
November 27, 2025 at 12:26 PM
In honor of our 100th birthday, we’re hosting a Project Feed the Kids donation drive at the Annual Conference! Bring items from the donation list to Governors’ ABCD during general sessions, and if you haven’t registered for the conference yet, now’s the time! #MEMSPA100 #LeadWithUs
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The countdown is on! Join us at the MEMSPA Annual Conference as we celebrate 100 years of leadership and learning. Register now—December 3rd is almost here!
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
☕ It's Monday—Time for Your Mug Shot! ☕
We know you've got a MEMSPA mug (or three!) tucked away in your cupboard or sitting on your desk right now.
Post your mug shot, tag #MEMSPA="/hashtag/MEMSPAMugMondays" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#MEMSPAMugMondays, and tell us something about you or a #MEMSPA memory.

Let's fill our feeds with MEMSPA pride!
November 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Calling all women leaders in education! 🎓✨
Join us Feb 18 in Grand Rapids for “Women in Education: Leading the Way” — a day to energize, empower & elevate!
💡 Keynote: "Lean In, Lean Out, Lead On"
🌟 Authors, wellness, networking & more!
👉 Register: MEMSPA.org
#WomenInLeadership #MEMSPA
November 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🌟 Leadership Matters: Cohort 16 starts Jan 2026! 🌟
Grow your leadership through 5 key themes: Intentionality, Reflection, Courage, Coaching & Collaboration.
Led by Kimberly Gillow & Jonathon Wennstrom.
👉 Register: memspa.org/events
#LeadershipMatters #MEMSPA
November 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM