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As the nonprofit association that represents the nation’s thousands of magnet schools, Magnet Schools of America is deeply disappointed by the proposal to eliminate funding for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). Eliminating MSAP would not only dismantle one of the most effective tools for expanding public school choice, it would also reverse decades of bipartisan progress in public education.

As the nonprofit association that represents the nation’s thousands of magnet schools, Magnet Schools of America is deeply disappointed by the proposal to eliminate funding for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). Eliminating MSAP would not only dismantle one of the most effective tools for expanding public school choice, it would also reverse decades of bipartisan progress in public education.

A passionate advocate for hands-on learning, Nicole Hosek has spent over 20 years ensuring that every student has the opportunity to engage with science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in meaningful ways.

MEET THE REGION VI PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR LATOYA LYONS William Brown STEM Magnet Chicago Public Schools Magnet Schools of America is proud to recognize Latoya Lyons, principal of William H. Brown STEM Magnet School in Chicago Public Schools, as the Region VI Principal of the Year. A visionary and equity-driven leader, Lyons has transformed […]

Magnet Schools of America is proud to recognize Sharon Cuba, a kindergarten teacher at San Antonito STEM Magnet Elementary in Albuquerque Public Schools, as the Region V Teacher of the Year. With a dual background in elementary and special education, Cuba brings a uniquely comprehensive and compassionate approach to teaching—one that ensures every student is seen, supported, and challenged to succeed.

Magnet Schools of America is proud to recognize Nanette McCann, principal of Baton Rouge Magnet High School in Louisiana, as the Region V Principal of the Year. A transformational leader with decades of impact, McCann has shaped one of the nation’s most recognized magnet high schools through visionary leadership, a commitment to excellence, and a deep belief in the potential of every student.

MEET THE REGION IV TEACHER OF THE YEAR BRANDY GARRETT Millbrook Environmental Connections Magnet Elementary Wake County Public School System Magnet Schools of America is proud to recognize Brandy Garrett, a dedicated educator at Millbrook Environmental Connections Magnet Elementary School in Wake County Public School System, as the Region IV Teacher of the Year. With […]

MEET THE REGION IV PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR KAREY FISHER Nursery Road Elementary School – Arts Magnet District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties Magnet Schools of America is proud to recognize Karey Fisher, principal of Nursery Road Elementary School – Arts Magnet in School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties, as the Region […]

MEET THE REGION III TEACHER OF THE YEAR KELLY WEBB Palm Harbor University High School Pinellas County Schools Magnet Schools of America is proud to recognize Kelly Webb, a dedicated educator at Palm Harbor University High School in Pinellas County Schools, as the Region III Teacher of the Year. A leader in the school’s Center […]

MEET THE REGION III PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR SAMUEL WAYNE WEST Elite Scholars Academy Clayton County Public Schools Magnet Schools of America is proud to recognize Samuel Wayne West, principal of Elite Scholars Academy in Clayton County Public Schools, as the Region III Principal of the Year. Since taking the helm of this Early College […]

MEET THE REGION II TEACHER OF THE YEAR SHERYL MURAKOSHI GALLO Elysian Heights Elementary Arts Magnet Los Angeles Unified School District Magnet Schools of America is proud to recognize Sheryl Murakoshi Gallo, a dedicated educator at Elysian Heights Elementary Arts Magnet in the Los Angeles Unified School District, as the Region II Teacher of the […]

MEET THE REGION II PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR ANNE MASCHLER Chavez LA ArTES Los Angeles Unified School District Magnet Schools of America is proud to recognize Anne Maschler, principal of Chavez LA ArTES Magnet High School in the Los Angeles Unified School District, as the Region II Principal of the Year. A founding leader of […]