Message from our Team
FROM OUR PRESIDENT Kristi Teall
Dear MASFPS Members, Partners, and Colleagues,
I am honored to serve as President of MASFPS for the upcoming year. Our organization is one that supports leaders and educators in their roles in order for students to have resources to support their learning along their educational journey.
As an organization we strive to live into our vision and mission with every decision we make. Our vision states, “MASFPS supports Michigan educators to optimize the use of state and federal funds so all students will succeed”. We do this through our professional learning session offerings and Congressional district meetings. If it has been awhile since you have attended one of our Congressional district meetings or professional development offerings, I encourage your to consider these opportunities for this upcoming year.
These offerings exemplify our mission, “Build capacity of educational leaders to implement effective State and Federal programs so each student achieves”. We are an organization that truly believes in supporting one another. Any one of our Board members would be happy to answer any questions you may have about State and F timeederal programs. We know the landscape is always changing, and we are here to support you with your work.
I encourage you to review the professional learning opportunities both in person and virtually. Especially our fall and spring institutes, these events are a great way to increase your network of support when it comes to state and federal programs! I hope to see you at one of our events in the upcoming year.
Again, I am honored to be able to serve in the role of President for the 2026-2027 year.
Sincerely,
Karen Gelardi, President, MASFPS
FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear MASFPS Members and Colleagues,
Another year is upon us to rev up our engines to support at-risk students through you! Our MASFPS Mission is to “Build capacity of educational leaders to implement effective State and Federal programs so each student achieves”, Supporting you through professional development opportunties all year long helps us meet our Mission. Take us up on the offer! Take a look at our events this year, and make a plan to join us! We promise to use your precious time by sharing information, resources and networking opportunities.
As we keep our eye on the educational landscape in Washington DC in these constantly changing times, rest assured, we are in this together to guide and support you!
Sincerely,
Sara Shriver, MASFPS Executive Director
