SUZANNE LUZZI
Jungman STEM Magnet
Chicago Public Schools
Suzanne Luzzi, principal of Jungman STEM Magnet School in Chicago, IL, has been recognized as the 2024-2025 Magnet Schools of America Region 6 Principal of the Year. A visionary leader, 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.
Under her guidance, Jungman’s STEM curriculum now includes innovative programs such as marine biology labs, 3D printing, robotics, and student-designed electives. Through partnerships with local businesses and universities, she has expanded real-world learning opportunities, ensuring that students gain both academic and career-focused skills.
Luzzi is committed to equity and inclusion, implementing data-driven instruction, culturally responsive teaching, and recruitment efforts that reflect the diversity of the Pilsen community. Her leadership has led to increased student achievement, with significant gains in math, reading, and science across all demographics.
“Our mission is to empower underrepresented students with the skills and confidence to succeed in a STEM-driven world,” Luzzi shared. “At Jungman, we are preparing students not just for the future, but to be the architects of change.”
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.
