Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents
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News & Updates
M.A.S.S. Executive Committee installs new officers and members
Karen Crebase, Superintendent of Hopedale Public Schools, begins her term as M.A.S.S. President.
M.A.S.S. presents the 2025 Distinguished Service Award to Massachusetts Senate President Karen E. Spilka
M.A.S.S. officials commended the Senate President's longstanding leadership in K-12 public education.
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Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents
The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, originated in 1973, is the only statewide organization dedicated to the unique professional and advocacy concerns of school superintendents and assistant superintendents.
At the M.A.S.S. Spring Meeting on May 22, the Executive Committee installed officers for the year ahead and welcomed new members.
Pictured: Incoming M.A.S.S. President Karen Crebase, Superintendent of Hopedale Public Schools, presents a commemorative bowl to Armand Pires, Superintendent of Medway Public Schools, as he transitions from President to Past President.
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M.A.S.S. President Armand Pires, Ph.D., recently honored three Superintendents with 2025 President’s Awards:
🏆 Suzanne Charochak, Ed.D., Beverly Public Schools
🏆 Anne McKenzie, Ed.D., Hadley Public Schools
🏆 Joseph Sawyer, Ed.D., Shrewsbury Public Schools
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M.A.S.S. presented the 2025 Distinguished Service Award to Massachusetts Senate President Karen E. Spilka for her leadership on K-12 public education in the Commonwealth.
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