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Tara Becker‑Utess named 2026 Assistant Principal of the Year
Summary
At its Nov. 13 meeting, the Mason Board of Education honored Tara Becker‑Utess with the 2026 Assistant Principal of the Year award; presenters included Myriah Lillie and Colin Ripmaster. The board and superintendent highlighted her contributions to instructional leadership.
The Mason Board of Education recognized Tara Becker‑Utess as the 2026 Assistant Principal of the Year during its Nov. 13 regular meeting. Superintendent Dr. Gary Kinzer invited high school principal Myriah Lillie and Colin Ripmaster, Deputy Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP), to present the award.
Board members and district leaders credited Becker‑Utess for contributions to instructional approaches, facility and staff management and student behavior supports. The minutes record that Becker‑Utess "thanked everyone for the award, expressing appreciation for her family, coworkers, the board and the community." No formal board action was required for the award presentation.
