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Region IV Principal of the Year: Winston Pierce

Region IV Principal of the Year: Winston Pierce

At Farmington Woods, Principal Pierce ensures a culture of inclusion as the foundation for the school's work in achieving its goals. She emphasizes collective responsibility for every student's success and fosters a holistic approach that addresses support and enrichment for academic success.

Region III Principal of the Year: Candice Jester

Region III Principal of the Year: Candice Jester

Principal Candice Jester has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to promoting language proficiency and cultural understanding through the implementation of a highly effective dual language immersion program at Kilpatrick Elementary School in Clayton County Public Schools.

Region II Principal of the Year: Amy Dockter-Rozar

Region II Principal of the Year: Amy Dockter-Rozar

Amy Dockter-Rozar is a shining example of leadership at West Career and Technical Academy (WCTA). She passionately advocates for equity and diversity, fostering an inclusive environment for students and staff within the magnet school.

Region I Principal of the Year: Tanya Bates Howell

Region I Principal of the Year: Tanya Bates Howell

At P.S 349, Principal Tanya Bates Howell is committed to empowering all stakeholders to dismantle racism and injustice by cultivating an environment of equity and social change through Leadership and STEAM.

Region 4 Principal of the Year: Tamala Ashford

Region 4 Principal of the Year: Tamala Ashford

Tamala Ashford is an authentic connector and leader worth following. Students, parents, and her staff equally love her because she cares, demonstrates, and inspires excellence.

Region 3 Principal of the Year: Carrier Cormier

Region 3 Principal of the Year: Carrier Cormier

Carrie Cormier is committed, and dependable and she gives 110% to all assigned duties and responsibilities. In her role as Principal, she daily demonstrates a superior ability to create supportive environments to make learning exciting, to build positive relationships with others, and to contribute to the continuous improvement of student learning and school improvement.

Region II Principal of the Year: Emilio Garza

Region II Principal of the Year: Emilio Garza

Emilio Garza embodies the core values of Magnet Schools of America, according to the person who nominated him. When he arrived at Elysian Heights, he noticed that the school’s racial demographics did not represent that of the community.

Region I Principal of the Year: Joseph

Region I Principal of the Year: Joseph "Jay" Lipp

Principal Lipp has made great strides in closing the achievement gap with regard to minority group isolation. In fact, three times the number of the school's minority students reach the benchmark on both SAT test than the district and state. Additionally, the Aerospace and Hydrospace Engineering School boasts a district-leading 98% graduation rate, as well as an 80% college readiness index.

Magnet Schools of America Selects 2018 Regional Principals of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC, March 30, 2018 – Magnet Schools of America (MSA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Regional Principal of the Year Awards for 2018. Through a competitive application process, these individuals were selected from MSA’s eight regions. They will be recognized during Magnet Schools of America’s 36th National Conference […]

Magnet Schools of America Selects 2016 Regional Principals of the Year

Washington, DC, March 12, 2016 – Magnet Schools of America (MSA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Regional Principal of-the-Year Awards for 2016. Through a competitive application process, these individuals were selected from MSA’s eight regions. They will be recognized during Magnet Schools of America’s 34th National Conference in Miami, Florida May 3-7, […]


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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