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Welcome to the Superintendent Hub/MASA Region 3

2025-26 MASA Region 3 Leadership Team

Chair: Ray Hassing, RLB
Vice-Chair: Chris Fenske, Lakeview
Past Chair: Molly Schilling, Adrian
Fiscal Host: Cliff Carmody, SWWC
Member: Melissa Radeke, Lester Prairie
Member: Chad Anderson, Tracy 
Member: Brad Johnson, RCW
MASA Rep: Bill Adams, Willmar
 

MASA Region 3 Mentoring Program

MASA believes that a strong mentoring program will support administrators new to their roles in building their capacity to lead their schools in student achievement growth. MASA Superintendent Mentor Resource
  • On a statewide level, MASA provides professional development opportunities and resources for new members to address their specific development needs.
  • At the regional level, SWWC facilitates the program by matching mentees and mentors, providing monthly outreach and support, and offering networking opportunities. There are many opportunities for mentors and mentees to meet during the year (state association conferences, WC Supts Meetings, SW Supts Meetings, etc.).
The 2026-27 school year meetings will be held from 8:30am - 9:45am at the SWWC Marshall Office prior to the Administrator Forums on these dates:
    • December 17, 2026
    • April 7, 2027
    • June 14, 2027
Year 1 Pairings
Tony Aafedt, Wabasso (Mentor: Todd Holthaus)
Julie Beddow-Schubert, Benson (Mentor: Molly Schilling)
Corinna Erickson, LqPV (Mentor: Jamie Frank)
Patricia Lindeman, Lynd (Mentor: Holly Ward)
Jennifer Mahan-Deitte, ACGC (Mentor: Melissa Radeke)
Peyton Mills, RCW (Mentor: Kris Evje)
 
Year 2 Pairings
Joel Heitkamp, Worthington (Mentor: Bill Adams)

Other Resources

National Council on Teacher Quality - Teacher Prep Review
The NCTQ Teacher Prep Review evaluates elementary teacher preparation programs against seven research-backed standards proven to have the greatest impact on teacher quality and student learning outcomes.

Resources

Upcoming Meetings

    • New School Administrator Meeting - Marshall
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      SWWC, 100 London Road, Marshall, MN 56258
    • SWWC Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Meeting - Marshall
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      SWWC, 100 London Road, Marshall, MN 56258
    • Southwest Superintendent Meeting & Candidate Forum - Lamberton
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      Red Rock Central School, 509 S. Birch St., Lamberton, MN 56152
    • SWWC Board of Directors Meeting - Marshall
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      SWWC, 100 London Road, Marshall, MN 56258
    • West Central Superintendent Meeting & Candidate Forum - Willmar
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      Willmar Conference Center, 240 23rd St SE, Willmar