November 1, 2016
Dear MPA Community,
I am writing to share some bittersweet news. 
After 40 incredible years in education, Joe Kordosky, our athletic director, will be retiring at the end of this school year. As you are all aware, Kordo is a genuine legend at MPA and he will be deeply missed by students, parents, alumni, coaches, faculty, and staff. This, his final year, will be his 28th as MPA’s athletic director. “I don’t know that much has really changed here at MPA in my time. It’s always been about the kids and my role has always been to provide them with the best possible athletics experience,” he shared.
That’s exactly what Kordo has done. He built our school’s athletics program from the ground up, ultimately leading MPA to nine state team championships and 18 state individual championships. His vision helped the Lansing Center become a reality. He worked tirelessly to secure the absolute best coaches for our students and place MPA in the right conferences at the right times.
“I will never forget the day MPA was finally accepted into its first conference. I made the announcement at lunch and the news received a standing ovation. It was such a special moment in the history of our school as it helped further establish our legitimacy,” he said.
When I considered Kordo’s replacement, one person immediately came to mind. Dan Haase, a highly respected MPA educator and coach, has the vision, the passion, and the rapport with our community that MPA needs. Starting on July 1, 2017, he will be MPA’s athletic director.
“I have had the pleasure of working for and alongside Joe for the last 16 years. He has set the bar very high for me, but it aligns with the expectations that I have for myself,” Dan said. “I am honored to build upon the foundation that Joe has laid and focus on continuing to offer programs that provide opportunities for our students to build themselves as competitive athletes.”
I encourage you to join me in expressing your appreciation for all that Kordo has done for MPA. Whether you are near or far, I am certain he would love to hear from you via email, phone, or a visit to campus.
I will close with Kordo’s dream, which Dan and I are equally committed to ensuring comes true: “I hope the school continues to thrive and stays true to its great history of recognizing the importance of the extra-curricular experience. Its value to our children is immeasurable.”
Go Panthers!
Dr. Bill Hudson
Head of School
