Happy National Assistant Principals Week! Join us in celebrating MEMSPA’s 2025 Outstanding Assistant Principal, Stacey Douglas, Assistant Principal at Meridian Elementary, and all the incredible assistant principals making a difference every day. #APWeek #LeadWithUs
Today, MEMSPA members were at the capitol for our annual Lobby Day, ensuring legislators hear directly from those who know schools best—school leaders.
When school leaders speak together, our collective voice makes an impact. #LeadWithUs
Proud to collaborate with education leaders like Dr. Glenn Maleyko, Michigan State Superintendent, who joined our MEMSPA Board meeting today to discuss how we can better support Michigan’s principals and students. #LeadWithUS
From classroom activities to schoolwide celebrations, here are a few March observances and dates you might want to spotlight with your community. #LeadWithUs
This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor the women who have shaped educational leadership in Michigan—from our founder, Cora M. Riggs, to those leading schools and inspiring future generations today. 💜
Here’s to the educators, mentors, and leaders who continue to make a lasting difference. #LeadWithUs
100+ years in education & 50+ years in administration—that’s the collective experience brought to the stage at Women in Education: Leading the Way.
MEMSPA's professional development is built by leaders who understand the realities of school leadership—because they’ve lived them. #LeadWithUs
Same supplies. Same instructions. Completely unique results—just like leadership! 🎨 Every MEMSPA leader brings their own creativity, perspective, and heart to their work, shaping Michigan’s schools in one-of-a-kind ways. #LeadWithUs
Day 5—final Rising Leaders facilitator! Meet David McKay, Metro Detroit principal & data-driven leader.
Advance your leadership at MEMSPA’s two-day Rising Leaders: March 7 & April 11, Mason, MI. Don’t miss out! Details & register: memspa.org/events/rising-leaders #LeadWithUs
MEMSPA Executive Director Shanna Spickard joined Michigan educational leaders this week at the NAESP National School Leaders Advocacy Conference in Washington, DC.
They met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, sharing firsthand insights to shape national policy. #LeadWithUS #NSLAC26
Women in Leadership: Leading the Way
Feb 18 - 8AM-5PM - Grand Valley State U, Grand Rapids
Join inspiring keynotes, wellness breakouts, headshots & networking!
Time's running out—register now:
memspa.org/events/women-in-education-leading-the-way
#WomenInEd #LeadWithUs
Collaboration in action! These incredible educators powered through Thoughtful Leaders Weekend 2 — MEMSPA's transformative cohort for principals ready to boost impact, connect with peers, and lead with purpose. #LeadWithUs
Day 4 of facilitator intros for Rising Leaders! Meet Dr. David Simpson, former MEMSPA President & MSU Ph.D.
MEMSPA’s two-day Rising Leaders: March 7 & April 11, Mason, MI. Forge connections & create action plans! Details & register: memspa.org/events/rising-leaders #LeadWithUS
Day 3 introducing Rising Leaders facilitators! Meet Dr. Amanda McKay, 23-year educator & Oakland ISD supervisor.
Elevate your path at MEMSPA’s two-day Rising Leaders conference: March 7 & April 11, Mason, MI. Details & register: memspa.org/rising-leaders #LeadWithUs
We recently kicked off Leadership Matters Cohort 16, and the energy in the room was incredible. Over the coming months, these leaders will learn, reflect, and grow together in a cohort experience that past participants describe as life-changing. #LeadWithUs
There are only a few spots left for MEMSPA's Mentoring & Coaching Certification, Cohort 9. Sessions will be held in SW Michigan!
Don't miss out—register now: memspa.org/events/mentoring-and-coaching-certification-program-cohort-9---berrien-resa #LeadWithUs
Congrats to Derek Jackson, Principal of Columbia Elementary in Columbia School District—the 2026 recipient of the Dr. Debbie McFalone & Derek Wheaton Leadership Matters Scholarship! #LeadWithUs
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
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
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
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
🌍 Happening today at #COP30: LEAD panels bring together defenders, civil society, and governments to outline priorities for 2026 and beyond.
🕚 11h00–12h30
📍 Axis 5 Thematic Room, Blue Zone
👉 Learn more: buff.ly/JoZEbot #LeadWithUs
🌍 Coming up 17 November at #COP30: LEAD panels will bring together defenders, civil society, and governments to chart priorities for 2026 & beyond.
🗓️ Date: 17 November
🕚 Time: 11h00–12h30
📍 Axis 5 Thematic Room, Blue Zone
👉 Learn more: buff.ly/JoZEbot #LEADwithUs
🚀Officially launching LEAD today at hashtag#COP30! #LEADwithUs 🌎💚
The Leaders Network for Environmental Activists and Defenders (LEAD) is a global initiative to elevate the voices of environmental human rights defenders.
👉 Learn more about LEAD: lead-initiative.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXSF...
🚀 Officially launching LEAD today at #COP30! #LEADwithUs 🌎💚
Join a growing community of defenders, civil society, philanthropy, LEAD champions, and over 100k citizens globally! Let's elevate the voices of environmental human rights defenders in #ClimateAction.
📽️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXSF...
banner for event titled ""Advancing Climate Justice through Multisectoral Action: the LEAD Initiative
🌎💚 Co-design LEAD’s next phase of work! #LEADwithUs at #COP30 in Belém.
Join today's strategy meeting of LEAD at 15:00
✏️ Register here to attend: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
👉 Find out more about the LEAD: lead-initiative.com
Invitation to an event titled "Reception: Launching the LEAD Initiative"
🌎💚Are you at #COP30? #LEADwithUs
❇️ Join us today at 16:30 for a reception celebrating LEAD, a global initiative that elevates the voices of environmental human rights defenders in #ClimateAction.
📍 Grassroots Movement for Climate Venue, no registration needed.
👉 lead-initiative.com
On Saturday, Saghar Missaghian-Cully, Managing Director, and Angela Jean-Francois, Director of Operations, took part in the first ever Lady Mayor's Show as part of the Lead WITH Us float, celebrating women across technology and healthcare🎉
#leadWITHus
We STILL outside for Democracy! #NoKings #PowerToThePeople #WeThePeople #HandsOff #LeadWithUs #PeopleOverPower #DismantleTheThrone #ForThePeopleATL #NoKingsInTheA #ThePeopleRunATL #AtlantaVoices
“President AOC?” Sounds bold. Maybe even impossible. So did Obama. Here's what a real 2032 campaign strategy looks like: an unapologetic plan.
➡️ Read now:
open.substack.com/pub/ironyand...
#AOC2032 #ProgressivePolitics #LeadWithUs #IronyAndInk #PoliticalCommentary #FeministFuture #SubstackWriters
