Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, The District of Columbia
PS 62- The Magnet School for Computer Science and Innovation
Theme(s): Computer Science
Grade(s): PreK-5
New York City Community School District 27 & 29
Queens, New York
Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Marianas Islands and Trust Territory of the Pacific
Theme(s): Communication and Creative Arts
Grade(s): K-5
Tucson Unified School District
Tucson, Arizona
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands
Medical Academy for Science and Technology
Theme(s): STEM: BioMedical Sciences, iMed, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Physical Therapy
Grade(s): 9-12
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Homestead, Florida
Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, International
Forest Lake Elementary
Theme(s): NASA Explorer School (STEM) and Elementary Learning Collaborative (Accelerated Core Curriculum)
Grade(s): K-5
Richland School District Two
Columbia, South Carolina
Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Theme(s): Visual and Performing Arts
Grade(s): K-5
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Theme(s): Dual Language
Grade(s): K-8
Wichita Public Schools – USD 259
Wichita, Kansas
Magnet Schools of America’s Magnet Principal of-the-Year (POY) Award annually recognizes an outstanding school leader who has succeeded in providing “innovative programs that promote equity, diversity, and academic excellence for students in magnet schools.”
The award honors a PreK through K-12 Magnet School Principal whose school is a member in good standing of MSA. Candidates must demonstrate excellence within the following criteria:
*Membership inquiries, please email membership@magnet.edu OR call 202.824.0672
Nominees must be principals who:
All previous regional recipients are not eligible for three (3) years after being awarded.
All previous monetary recipients are not eligible for five (five) years after being awarded.
The following information will be ENTERED ONLINE during the submission process. The narrative for each criteria must be completed by the candidate or nominator.
In no more than 900 words.
Nominees must present evidence of leadership in promoting equity and diversity among students and staff within the magnet school and also:
In no more than 900 words.
Nominees must present evidence of leadership toward equitable academic success for all students and also:
In no more than 600 words.
Nominees must present evidence of leadership in supporting the implementation and sustaining of an innovative magnet program and also:
In no more than 350 words.
Nominees must present evidence of leadership within the district and the magnet community and also:
The following candidate information will need to be populated during the online submission process:
Short Professional Bio
In no more than 50 words.
Description of what you consider being your greatest education contribution and accomplishment as a magnet principal.
Narrative describing you magnet school
In no more than 250 words.
Upload PDF during the online submission process.
A basic resume (no more than 3 pages) should accompany the application along with a professional headshot (.jpg, .jpeg or .png) of the Teacher. Resume should include education, administrative experience, professional growth opportunities and dates (i.e., memberships and offices held in professional organizations/associations; professional development activities; publications/articles; leadership positions/roles).
Upload PDF during the online submission process.
Download blank signatures page HERE. Three signatures needed:
Dr. Sabrina Suber, Richland Northeast High School Principal, Richland School District Two, Columbia, South Carolina
As the principal of Richland Northeast High School – an International Baccalaureate school, Dr. Sabrina Suber’s greatest education contribution and accomplishment is watching her students grow into global thinkers and problem solvers. Richland Northeast students come from a rich mix of backgrounds and cultures to create its inclusive community of learners, thinkers, growers and believers.
Dr. Suber has been in a leadership position at Richland Northeast High School for the last 15 years and has been the principal for the last 8 years. The Horizon magnet program has been at Richland Northeast for over 25 years.
It was under Dr. Suber’s leadership and guidance that Richland Northeast became an International Baccalaureate World School. Richland Northeast is also a Nationally Certified Magnet School and earned the MSA School of Excellence seal.
*Sponsored by American Education Solutions
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Integrated Arts Academy
Theme(s): Integrated Arts
Grade(s): PreK-5
Burlington School District
Burlington, Vermont
Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, The District of Columbia and International
Cromwell Valley Elementary Magnet School
Theme(s): S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)
Grade(s): K-5
Baltimore County Public Schools
Towson, Maryland
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands
Hammocks Middle School
Theme(s): Pre-Law
Grade(s): 6-8
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami, Florida
Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee
Richland Northeast High School
Theme(s): International Baccalaureate, Fine Arts, Media
Grade(s): 9-12
Richland School District Two
Columbia, South Carolina
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas
Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet School
Theme(s): High School Preparation, College and Career Readiness
Grade(s): 6-8
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota and Wisconsin
McLean Science and Technology Magnet Elementary
Theme(s): Science and Technology
Grade(s): K-5
Wichita Public Schools – USD259
Wichita, Kansas
Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Marianas Islands and Trust Territory of the Pacific
Gordon McCaw STEAM Academy
Theme(s): S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)
Grade(s): 1-5
Clark County School District
Henderson, Nevada
Dr. Michael Lofton, Spring Hill High School, School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties, Columbia, South Carolina
Dr. Michael Lofton is the founding principal of Spring Hill High School, a career pathways magnet school in School District Five that offers five focus programs to students from grades 9-12 including: Engineering, Entertainment, Entrepreneurial, Environmental Studies and Exercise Science academies. Through these academies, students are immersed into high tech, real-world environments which develop core knowledge, ignite imagination and make learning relevant by using themed standards-based curriculum. This approach enhances college and career readiness by guiding students to make critical connections between their educational journey and the dynamic world. Spring Hill is the second highest rated high school in the state and its students consistently perform above state and national averages on SAT, ACT, and AP exams.
*Sponsored by American Education Solutions | Croton on Hudson, New York
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
The Springfield Renaissance School
Theme(s): Expeditionary Learning (EL) school with a STEM focus
Grade(s): 6-12
Springfield Public Schools
Springfield, Massachusetts
Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, The District of Columbia and International
Parkville Middle School
Theme(s): Applied Engineering, Sustainable Engineering and Architectural Systems, Visual & Graphic Arts, and Mass Communication
Grade(s): 6-8
Baltimore County Public Schools
Parkville, Maryland
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands
Air Base K-8 Center
Theme(s): International Education; Cambridge Program School
Grade(s): K-8
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Homestead, Florida
Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee
MICHAEL LOFTON
Spring Hill High School
Theme(s): Career Pathways
Grade(s): 9-12
School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties
Chapin, South Carolina
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas
North Heights Entrepreneurial Leadership Magnet
Theme(s): Entrepreneurial Leadership
Grade(s): 5-6
Texarkana Arkansas School District
Texarkana, Arkansas
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin
Summit View Elementary
Theme(s): Integrated Arts, Design and Creativity
Grade(s): 4K-5
School District of Waukesha
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Montano, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming
Northeast Magnet High School
Theme(s): Visual Arts, Law & Public Service and Science
Grade(s): 9-12
Wichita Public Schools
Bel Aire, Kansas
Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, American Samoa, Marianas Islands and Trust Territory of the Pacific
Mansfeld Magnet Middle School
Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Grade(s): 6-8
Tucson Unified School District
Tucson, Arizona
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.