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Region VI Teacher of the Year: Brian Hurley

Region VI Teacher of the Year: Brian Hurley

A dedicated educator and instructional leader, Brian Hurley has played a transformative role in shaping a magnet program where leadership, engineering, and technology are not just themes—but lived experiences for every student.

Region VI Principal of the Year: Latoya Lyons

Region VI Principal of the Year: Latoya Lyons

A visionary and equity-driven leader, Latoya Lyons has transformed her school into a thriving STEM-centered learning community where students are empowered to explore, innovate, and succeed.

Region V Teacher of the Year: Sharon Cuba

Region V Teacher of the Year: Sharon Cuba

With a dual background in elementary and special education, Sharon Cuba brings a uniquely comprehensive and compassionate approach to teaching—one that ensures every student is seen, supported, and challenged to succeed.

Region V Principal of the Year: Nanette McCann

Region V Principal of the Year: Nanette McCann

A transformational leader with decades of impact, Nanette 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.

Region IV Teacher of the Year: Brandy Garrett

Region IV Teacher of the Year: Brandy Garrett

With more than 25 years in education—including 16 years in magnet schools—Brandy Garrett has built a career defined by innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to equity.

Region IV Principal of the Year: Karey Fisher

Region IV Principal of the Year: Karey Fisher

A visionary leader in arts-integrated education, Karey Fisher has transformed her school into a vibrant learning community where every child is seen, heard, and empowered through the arts.

Region III Teacher of the Year: Kelly Webb

Region III Teacher of the Year: Kelly Webb

A leader in the school’s Center for Wellness and Medical Professions magnet program, Kelly Webb has spent more than a decade inspiring students to explore careers in healthcare through rigorous coursework, hands-on learning, and meaningful community partnerships.

Region III Principal of the Year: Samuel Wayne West

Region III Principal of the Year: Samuel Wayne West

Since taking the helm of this Early College and Cambridge International magnet school serving grades 6–12, West has led a transformation rooted in rigorous academics, equity, and global learning.

Region II Teacher of the Year: Sheryl Murakoshi Gallo

Region II Teacher of the Year: Sheryl Murakoshi Gallo

With nearly three decades of teaching experience, Gallo has built a reputation as an inspiring and innovative classroom leader who believes deeply in the power of arts-integrated education to help every child thrive.

Region II Principal of the Year: Anne Maschler

Region II Principal of the Year: Anne Maschler

A founding leader of the Arts, Theatre, and Entertainment School (ArTES) Magnet, Anne Maschler helped launch the school from the ground up and shape it around a bold vision: a learning community where every student is a Student, Citizen, and Artist.


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