FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Nov. 13, 2026) — The Missouri Association of School Administrators has named Dr. Jamie Burkhart as its Director of Advocacy Coordination, effective Nov. 11, 2026.
The position was created as part of the MASA Strategic Plan, which set a goal of filling it by 2028. MASA is moving ahead of schedule because members have voiced a clear need for stronger advocacy support.
In this role, Dr. Burkhart will help advance MASA’s advocacy efforts across the state. She will build connections and coordinate the work that brings the voices of Missouri school leaders to the decisions affecting public schools. She has already begun building relationships to support this work.
“Dr. Burkhart understands firsthand how state policy affects local districts, and she has built strong relationships with both school leaders and legislators,” said Dr. Mark Penny, MASA Executive Director. “That experience and her proactive approach to the issues facing our schools make her the right person to lead this work.”
Dr. Burkhart brings more than 30 years of experience in Missouri public education, including six years as superintendent of the Green Ridge R-VIII School District and earlier leadership roles in the Clinton and Knob Noster school districts.
She will continue to serve as MASA’s Director of Women in Leadership and as Lobby Assistant for the West Central MASA Region. Leadership development, relationship building and advocacy all serve the same purpose: supporting the leaders who serve Missouri’s students.
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About MASA
The Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) is the statewide professional organization for school superintendents and central office administrators in Missouri. MASA is committed to advancing public education through leadership development, advocacy, and member support. MASA provides professional learning opportunities, legislative representation, and strategic resources to help school administrators lead with excellence.
Learn more at masaleads.org.
Media Contact: Chelsea Blair, Communications Director — Chelsea.Blair@mcsa.org