NICOLE HOSEK
Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts & Science
Independent School District 196
Nicole Hosek, a dynamic STEAM specialist at Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts & Science in Eagan, MN, has been named the 2024-2025 Magnet Schools of America Region 6 Teacher of the Year. A passionate advocate for hands-on learning, 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.
As a leader in the school’s magnet program, Hosek has developed innovative, inclusive STEAM lessons that make learning accessible to all students, including multilingual learners and those with adaptive needs. From organizing field experiences at local art and science institutions to designing school-wide STEAM events, she continually enriches the educational journey of her students.
Beyond the classroom, Hosek is a mentor to fellow educators, leading professional development sessions and presenting at state and national conferences. She also plays a vital role in fostering community partnerships that bring real-world STEM applications into the school, from sustainability projects to hands-on engineering challenges.
“My goal is to create a classroom where every student feels empowered to explore, create, and see themselves as future innovators,” Hosek said.
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.
