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Region VI Teacher of the Year: Nicole Hosek

Region VI Teacher of the Year: Nicole Hosek

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.

Region VI Principal of the Year: Suzanne Luzzi

Region VI Principal of the Year: Suzanne Luzzi

A visionary leader, Suzanne Luzzi has transformed Jungman from a school facing closure into a thriving STEM magnet program, providing students with hands-on learning experiences that foster critical thinking, creativity, and leadership.

Region V Principal of the Year: Paul M. Jackson

Region V Principal of the Year: Paul M. Jackson

A transformative leader with over 21 years in education, Paul M. Jackson has propelled Scotlandville to new heights through innovative programming, rigorous academic pathways, and strong industry partnerships.

Region V Teacher of the Year: Melanie Zuniga

Region V Teacher of the Year: Melanie Zuniga

With a passion for inclusive education and dual-language instruction, Melanie Zuniga has redefined the role of special education in a magnet setting, ensuring that every student, regardless of ability, thrives academically and socially.

Region IV Teacher of the Year: Dr. Melissa Collins

Region IV Teacher of the Year: Dr. Melissa Collins

With over 25 years of experience in education, Dr. Melissa Collins has dedicated her career to fostering student success through enriched academics, STEM education, and global learning experiences.

Region IV Principal of the Year: Dr. Jacqueline Jordan

Region IV Principal of the Year: Dr. Jacqueline Jordan

With over 30 years of experience in magnet education, Dr. Jacqueline Jordan has been a transformational leader, ensuring that Enloe continues to be a model of academic excellence, equity, and student empowerment.

Region III Principal of the Year: Shannon Brennan

Region III Principal of the Year: Shannon Brennan

A dedicated leader in international education, Brennan has transformed Mildred Helms into a thriving International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) magnet school, fostering a culture of inquiry, global citizenship, and academic excellence.

Region III Teacher of the Year: Pamela Richardson

Region III Teacher of the Year: Pamela Richardson

A passionate arts educator with over two decades of experience, Pamela Richardson has played a pivotal role in elevating the school’s arts program to an innovative level in just three years.

Region II Teacher of the Year: Jennifer Richard-Gantka

Region II Teacher of the Year: Jennifer Richard-Gantka

As the founding teacher of GLEAM, Jennifer Richard-Gantka played a pivotal role in shaping a magnet program that integrates environmental action with global citizenship.

Region II Principal of the Year: Rebecca McMurrin

Region II Principal of the Year: Rebecca McMurrin

Under Rebecca McMurrin's leadership, Grant High School’s magnet program has flourished, serving students from 27 different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.


Learn how to become a Nationally Certified Magnet School

Raise the level of performance consistent throughout school districts nationwide and creates a platform from which all magnet schools can flourish. Magnet Schools of America’s national certification process is designed to recognize the hard work of the best magnet schools in the nation and to help them as they grow.

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