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Michigan Occupational Special Populations Association
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a word from our president

Greetings

Welcome to MOSPA! We are thrilled you have joined our organization and have chosen to be an

active member.

Our Mission

MOSPA was formed in 1975 and has a long and robust history. The purpose of MOSPA is to inform members of the requirements of the Perkins legislation and assist in its implementation at

the local level to ensure that the needs of the special population students are well served at the secondary and postsecondary levels. In addition, a goal of the organization and the state

conference is to enhance the professional development of educators and paraprofessionals working with special population students. Each year the state conference committee puts together an event that meets our members' expressed wishes and diverse needs. We invite you to visit our website to learn more https://mospaonline.org/.

Our Goal

Our goal is to work toward improving the quality of life for all special population students served at the secondary and postsecondary levels. We are delighted to add an active, enthusiastic individual like you to MOSPA, and look forward to many years of rewarding collaboration.


I’m eager to meet you! Please reach out with questions.


Sincerely,

Peter Gonzalez

Petergonzalez@kentisd.org

President, Michigan Occupational Special Populations Association

MOSPA Board of Directors

Peter Gonzalez, President 2023-25

(email: petergonzalez@kentisd.org )


Megan Downey, President Elect 2023-25

(email:  megandowney@grcc.edu)


Anthony Webster, Past President  2023-25

(email:  awebste6@emich.edu)


Jennifer Crabtree, Secretary  2024-26

(email: jcrabtree@standish-sterling.org)


Erik Dedenbach and Amanda Koch, Co-Treasurers 2023-25 

(email: erikdenbach@kentisd.org  and akoch@sisd.cc) 


Brigitte June, At-Large Representative  2023-25

(email:   bjune1@wcccd.edu )

Peter Gonzalez

Peter Gonzalez, MOSPA President 2023-25

Regional Representatives

When contacting a member via email, be sure to put MOSPA in the subject line


Region 1

Tim Zimmerman (email  zimmermant@gomaroons.org )

Jennifer Marley (email jmorley@eupschools.org )


Region 2

Tammy Kelley (email  tkelley@wmisd.org )

Shawn Kadwell (email skadwell@wmisd.org )


Region 3

Peter Gonzales (email petergonzalez@kentisd.org) 

Erik Dedenbach (email erikdenbach@kentisd.org)

Marina Pakhomova (email marinapakhomova@kentisd.net)


Region 4

Amanda Koch (email akoch@sisd.cc )


Region 5

Terri West (email twest@lapeerisd.org)


Region 6

Dorothy Getty-Gerlica (email dgetty@inghamisd.org )


Region 7

Katrina Ware-Burchfield (email  kburchfield@alleganaesa.org )

Josie Smith (email smithj@branch-isd.org )


Region 8

vacant


Region 9

vacant


Region 10

Rhonda Donovan (email rdonovan@schoolcraft.edu )

Sue Tarrow (email sutarrow@romulus.k12.mi.us )


Region 11

Maria Schmidt (email mschmidt@wcskids.net )



SECONDARY STATE LIAISON

Open


POST-SECONDARY STATE LIAISON

Virginia Zimmerman (email  zimmermanv@michigan.gov )


When contacting a member via email, be sure to put MOSPA in the subject line

State of Michigan broken down into MOSPA regions 1-11:

Find the county in which your organization is located. This is your MOSPA Region. Your regional rep 

Constitution and by-laws

2019 MOSPA Constitution FINAL (pdf)

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2019 MOSPA ByLaws FINAL (pdf)

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Board Minutes

Below is an archive of Executive Board Meetings.  If you would like to view MOSPA Board Meeting Minutes not available here, please contact the MOSPA Secretary. 

Minutes MOSPA 11-3-23 (pdf)Download
Minutes MOSPA 9_22_23 (pdf)Download
Minutes MOSPA 6-7-23 (pdf)Download
MOSPA Board Meeting Minutes 3-4-23 (pdf)Download
MOSPA Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2022 approved (pdf)Download
Minutes MOSPA 6-8-22 (pdf)Download
Minutes MOSPA 5-4-2022 (pdf)Download
Minutes MOSPA 11-5-2021 (pdf)Download
Minutes MOSPA 9-24-21 (pdf)Download
Minutes MOSPA 6-4-21_Approved (pdf)Download
Minutes MOSPA 5-5-21 (pdf)Download
Minutes MOSPA 3-5-2021 (pdf)Download
Minutes MOSPA 11-6-2020 (pdf)Download
Minutes MOSPA 9-25-2020 (pdf)Download
Minutes MOSPA 6-5-20 (pdf)Download

Past Board Minute Archives

More past Board minutes available upon request. Please contact the MOSPA Secretary listed above.



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