Summer Institute
One of the most anticipated events for our MSAA membership is the Summer Institute, held each year in late July.
The event offers nationally recognized speakers, topical workshops presented by active practicing colleagues, presentations and awards, prizes, social activities, family events, and more. The biggest reason to attend is the camaraderie, sharing, and fun generated when talented and experienced school administrators gather to network.
Summer Institute is a great way to get excited and prepared for the new school year!
New and aspiring administrators are encouraged to attend!
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2025 Event Information
Location: 1620 Hotel, Plymouth Harbor July 23-25, 2025
Check back for more information on SI registration and reserving accommodations at The Hotel 1620.
Additional Plymouth Hotels
- Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, 10 Plaza Way, Plymouth
- Fairfield by Marriott, 16 Plaza Way
- John Carver Inn and Spa, 25 Summer Street
- Holiday Inn Express, 155 Samoset Street
Check back soon for details about speakers and workshops.
Interested in Presenting at Summer Institute 2025?
Please check this page after the first of the year to find the opportunity to propose a presentation for Summer Institute 2025.
Previous Events
2024
Pre-Conference Workshops
- Components of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports and the Role of a Student Success Team: How Do Both Plans Impact Teaching and Learning? Presented by Curtis Bates, Seaside Consultants
- School Discipline and the Law. Presented by Catherine Lyons, Lyons Law Group, LLC
- Doing Discipline Differently: How to Respond to Student Misbehavior and the Whys Percolating at or Below the Surface. Presented by Karen Gross, MASCA, Educator and Author
- Unlocking Potential: Demystifying and Utilizing AI in Your School. Presented by Dr. Michael Rubin, Principal, Uxbridge High School
Speakers
- Norm Bossio has spoken in front of nearly 3 million audience members for over 30 years! He has been a teacher, superintendent and principal. Having keynoted national conferences in virtually every major industry, Norm's audiences have included clients ranging from presidents to authors to principals. Norm will ensure you leave the conference inspired and motivated to start the new school year. As a former principal and lifelong educator, Norm “gets it” and will be a perfect way to close out the 2024 Summer Institute.
- Dr. Kalise Wornum is a nationally sought-after keynote speaker, educational leader, workshop facilitator, and author in the area of anti-racist education and cultural proficiency. Born in Boston, Kalise’s dedication to confronting racism in the classroom began early in her education as a student in the METCO Program – a state-funded, voluntary desegregation program in Massachusetts. Her minority experience, both the beauty and complexities of academic success in a predominantly white suburban school system, fostered in Kalise a desire to train students, teachers, and school administrators about the need for representation and cultural competency in the classroom. Kalise continues to use her experience as a graduate from the Lexington Public Schools to inform her spoken presentations and written materials for the courses and workshops she offers.
- Dr. Salome Thomas-EL has been a teacher and principal since 1987. He is currently a K-8 Principal in Wilmington, DE and received national acclaim as a teacher and chess coach at Vaux Middle School in Philadelphia, where his students have gone on to win world recognition as Eight-Time National Chess Champions. Principal EL is the author of the best-selling books, I Choose to Stay (Movie rights optioned by Disney Films), and The Immortality of Influence, which stresses the importance of leadership, mentoring, parenting and service to others. He is also the co-author of 3 new books, Passionate Leadership, Building a Winning Team, and Retention for a Change. Dr. EL speaks to groups around the country and frequently appears on C-SPAN, CNN, and NPR Radio.
Ad Hoc Planning Committee Members
MSAA Executive Liaison: John Quinn, Assistant Director
- Stacy Monette, Charlton Middle School, Principal
- Paul Daigle, Retired Administrator
- Bobbie French, Memorial Elementary School, Principal
- Martin Geoghegan, Henri A. Yelle Elementary School (Norton), Principal
- Christopher Jones, Whitman-Hanson Regional High School, Principal
- William Nunnally, Retired Administrator
- Robert Silveira, Case Junior High School (Swansea), Principal
- Mandy Vasil, Nantucket High School, Principal
- Christine Vigneux, Belchertown High School, Principal
- Melissa Wallace, South Grafton Elementary School, Principal
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