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2010 Merit Award Application


MAGNET SCHOOLS OF MERIT AWARDS 2010

Magnet Schools of America has established the Magnet Schools of Merit Award to recognize the top magnet schools in the United States. The Magnet Schools of Merit Award recognizes magnet schools that show a commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation/diversity efforts, specialized teaching staffs, and parent and community involvement. Two categories of awards have been established by MSA: The top category given to a group of select magnet schools is the Magnet School of Excellence Award and the second category of awards is the Magnet School of Distinction Award. Schools recognized must be members of Magnet Schools of America and must submit an application that is scored by a panel of educators.  Cash awards are provided to the top Magnet Schools of Excellence.
 
 
 
2010 SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE
 
 
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
Principal: Dr. ReNae Kehrberg
Grades: 5-8
Theme: Communications & Electronic Media
 
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, LA
Principal: Nanette Greer
Grades: 9-12
Theme: College Preparatory with Visual and Performing Arts
 
Birch Grove Elementary School for the Arts
Osseo Area Schools - ISD 279/NWSISD
Brooklyn Park, MN
Principal: Mr. Jeff Zastrow
Grades: K-6
Theme: Arts
 
Blaine High School
Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District 11
Blaine, MN
Principal: Rob Anderson
Grades: 9-12
Theme: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
 
Brooklyn Center High School
Brooklyn Center ISD #286
Brooklyn Center, MN
Principal: Bryan Bass
Grades: 7-12
Theme: International Baccalaureate MYP, and Arts

 
Bugg Creative Arts and Science Magnet Elementary School
Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, NC
Principal: Mary Page
Grades: PreK-5
Theme: Creative Arts and Science
 
Center for Inquiry at School #84
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, IN
Principal: Ms. Christine Collier
Grades: K-8
Theme: International Baccalaureate - PYP/MYP
 
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts
Hamilton County Department of Education
Chattanooga, TN
Principal: Krystal Scarbrough
Grades: K-8
Theme: Paideia, Liberal Arts
 
Chesapeake High School
Baltimore County Public Schools
Essex, MD
Principal: Maria Lowry
Grades: 9-12
Theme: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, math)
 
Collinswood Language Academy
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
Principal: Maria B. Petrea
Grades: K-5
Theme: Dual Language Immersion

 
Conn Active Learning & Technology
Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, NC
Principal: Diann Kearney
Grades: K-5
Theme: Active-Learning and Technology
 
Connecticut IB Academy
East Hartford Public Schools
East Hartford, CT
Principal: Art Arpin
Grades: 9-12
Theme: International Baccalaureate
 
Crestridge Magnet School
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
Principal: Mrs. Patricia Schweer
Grades: K-6
Theme: International/Global Studies
 
Cromwell Valley Elementary
Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
Principal: Darlene R. Morrison
Grades: K-5
Theme: Technology
 
Davidson IB Middle School
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
Principal: Dr. Jo Karney
Grades: 6-8
Theme: International Baccalaureate - MYP

 
Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary Center for Mathematics and Engineering
Pinellas County Schools
St. Petersburg, FL
Principal: Mary Jane Dann
Grades: K-5
Theme: Mathematics and Engineering
 
Francis W. Parker
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, IN
Principal: Mark Nardo
Grades: K-8
Theme: Montessori
 
Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami, FL
Principal: Pamela F. Brown
Grades: K-8
Theme: International Baccalaureate
 
G.W. Washington Carver High School
Aldine Independent School District
Houston, TX
Principal: Thomas Colwell
Grades: 9-12
Theme: Applied Technology, Engineering and the Arts
 
Garlough Environmental Magnet School
Independent School District 197
West St. Paul, MN
Principal: Susan Powell
Grades: K-4
Theme: Environment

 
Garner Magnet High School
Wake County Public School System
Garner, NC
Principal: Drew Cook
Grades: 9-12
Theme: International Baccalaureate
 
Gilbert Magnet School
Clark County School District
North Las Vegas, NV
Principal: Sherri Brewer
Grades: K-5
Theme: Creative Arts & Communication
 
Hayes Cooper Center
Cleveland School District
Merigold, MS
Principal: Mrs. Beverly B. Hardy
Grades: K-6
Theme: International Baccalaureate - PYP
 
Idlewild Elementary School
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
Principal: Jane Collins
Grades: K-5
Theme: Learning Immersion and Talent Development
 
J.Y. Joyner Center for Spanish Language/International Baccalaureate PYP Magnet Elementary School
Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, NC
Principal: Christopher L. Knott
Grades: PreK-5
Theme: International Baccalaureate PYP/Spanish Immersion

 
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
North Miami, FL
Principal: Karen Robinson
Grades: 6-8
Theme: Biomedical Environmental Agriculture Technology
 
John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School
Richmond County School System
Augusta, GA
Principal: Vicky Addison
Grades: 6-12
Theme: Academics enhanced by the Fine Arts
 
Johnson Street Global Studies
Guilford County Schools
High Point, NC
Principal: Mr. Trenton Vernon
Grades: K-8
Theme: Global Studies
 
K.O. Knudson Middle School Academy of Creative Arts, Language & Technology
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, NV
Principal: Northey Henderson
Grades: 6-8
Theme: Creative Arts & Technology
 
Lee Elementary School of Technology/World Studies
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL
Principal: Mamie Buzzetti
Grades: K-5
Theme: World Studies and Technology

 
Ligon GT Magnet Middle School
Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, NC
Principal: Gretta Dula
Grades: 6-8
Theme: Gifted & Talented/AG Basics
 
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School for International Studies
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Plant City, FL
Principal: Susan Raburn
Grades: K-5
Theme: International Studies - IB/PYP Candidate School
 
Lomax Elementary Magnet
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL
Principal: Connie Chisholm
Grades: 1-5
Theme: Math, Science and Technology/Gifted and Talent Development Academy
 
Metropolitan Learning Center Interdistrict Magnet School for Global and International Studies
Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)
Bloomfield, CT
Principal: Anne McKernan
Grades: 6-12
Theme: Global and International Studies
 
Millbrook Elementary Magnet School
Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, NC
Principal: Ms. Paula Trantham
Grades: PreK-5
Theme: International Baccalaureate - PYP

 
Muller Elementary Magnet
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL
Principal: Bonnye Taylor Crews
Grades: K-5
Theme: Arts/Environmental Studies
 
North Dade Center for Modern Languages
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami Gardens, FL
Principal: Dr. Maria A. Castaigner
Grades: 1-5
Theme: International Studies
 
North View Junior High and Park Center Senior High
Osseo Area Schools - ISD 279/NWSISD
Brooklyn Park, MN
Principal: Peg Vickerman
Grades: 6-10
Theme: International Baccalaureate
 
Orange Grove Middle Magnet
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL
Principal: Dr. Linda W. Denison
Grades: 6-8
Theme: Visual, Performing and Communication Arts and Technology
 
Piedmont Middle School
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
Principal: Deidra Gardner
Grades: 6-8
Theme: International Baccalaureate - MYP

 
Randolph IB Middle School
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
Principal: Jackie Menser
Grades: 6-8
Theme: International Baccalaureate - MYP
 
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
Waterbury Public Schools
Waterbury, CT
Principal: Gina L. Calabrese
Grades: PreK-5
Theme: Integrated Arts
 
S.D. Spady Elementary Montessori Magnet School
School District of Palm Beach County
Delray Beach, FL
Principal: Martha K. O'Hare
Grades: PreK 3 - 6
Theme: Montessori
 
Sandy Searles Miller Academy for International Studies
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, NV
Principal: Barbara Misday
Grades: 1-5
Theme: International Baccalaureate
 
Smith Academy of International Languages
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
Principal: Ynez Olshausen
Grades: K-8
Theme: International Languages

 
South Boulevard Foreign Language Academic Immersion Magnet
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, LA
Principal: Cheryl G. Miller
Grades: PreK-5
Theme: Foreign Language Academic Immersion
 
Suncoast Community High School
School District of Palm Beach County
Riviera Beach, FL
Principal: Dr. Linda G. Cartlidge
Grades: 9-12
Theme: Computer Science; Interdisciplinary Program, International Baccalaureate Math, Science & Engineering Program
 
Tampa Bay Technical High School
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL
Principal: Warren Brooks
Grades: 9-12
Theme: Architecture, Health and Technology
 
The Academy of Math, Science, and Technology Bridger Middle School
Clark County School District
North Las Vegas, NV
Principal: Deanna J. Kowal
Grades: 6-8
Theme: Aviation, Aerospace, biomedicine, Robotics, and Technology
 
Theodore Potter Spanish Immersion
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, IN
Principal: Timothy Clevenger
Grades: K-6
Theme: Spanish Immersion

 
Wiley International Studies Elementary School
Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, NC
Principal: Erin Kershner
Grades: K-5
Theme: International Studies
 
William B. Travis Academy/Vanguard for the Academically Gifted and Talented
Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, TX
Principal: Mari B. Smith
Grades: 4-8
Theme: Gifted and Talented
 
Williams IB Middle Magnet School
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL
Principal: Pat Harrell
Grades: 6-8
Theme: International Baccalaureate - MYP
 
Woodcreek Elementary Magnet School
Lansing School District
Lansing, MI
Principal: Delsa Chapman
Grades: K-5
Theme: Math, Science & Engineering

 

 
2010 SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION
 
 
A.B. Combs Leadership Magnet Elementary
Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, NC
Principal: Muriel T. Summers
Grades: K-5
Theme: Leadership
 
Advanced Technologies Academy
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, NV
Principal: Karen Diamond
Grades: 9-12
Theme: Academics Plus Technology
 
Atlantic Technical Center and Technical High School
Broward County Public Schools
Coconut Creek, FL
Principal: Robert B. Crawford
Grades: 9-12
Theme: Technical
 
Brooks Museum Magnet
Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, NC
Principal: Felecia Locklear
Grades: K-5
Theme: Museums
 
Cahoon Magnet Elementary
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL
Principal: Joanne Griffiths
Grades: K-5
Theme: Animal Science and Gifted & Talented Development Academy

 
Carter Academy
Aldine Independent School District
Houston, TX
Principal: Robert Graham
Grades: K-4
Theme: Visual and Performing Arts
 
Catlin Arts Magnet Center
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
Principal: Scott Sturgeon
Grades: K-6
Theme: Visual & Performing Arts
 
Cedar Park Elementary Science, Technology, Engineering and Math School
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, ISD 196
Apple Valley, MN
Principal: Mr. John Garcia
Grades: K-5
Theme: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
 
Centennial Campus Magnet Middle
Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, NC
Principal: Edye Morris-Bryant
Grades: 6-8
Theme: University Connections and Leadership
 
Center for Inquiry at School #2
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, IN
Principal: Ms. Christine Collier
Grades: K-8
Theme: International Baccalaureate - PYP/MYP

 
Conestoga Magnet School
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
Principal: David Milan
Grades: K-6
Theme: Economics and Mathematics
 
Coral Reef Senior High School
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami, FL
Principal: Adrianne Leal
Grades: 9-12
Theme: Agriscience/Engineering. Business/Finance, International Baccalaureate, Legal/Public Affairs, Health Science, and Visual/Performing Arts
 
David D. Jones Spanish Immersion Elementary School
Guilford County Schools
Greensboro, NC
Principal: Beatriz M. Jones
Grades: PreK-5
Theme: Spanish Immersion
 
Douglas Creative Arts & Science Magnet Elementary School
Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, NC
Principal: Dr. Susan Spivey
Grades: K-5
Theme: Creative Arts and Science/Multiple Intelligences
 
Dowdell Middle Magnet School
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL
Principal: Robert Lawson
Grades: 6-8
Theme: Environmental Studies, Advanced Course Scholars, Animal Sciences

 
Dunbar High School
The School District of Lee County
Ft. Myers, FL
Principal: Carl C. Burnside
Grades: 9-12
Theme: Academy for Technology Excellence
 
East Garner Magnet Middle School
Wake County Public School System
Garner, NC
Principal: Cathy Williams
Grades: 6-8
Theme: International Baccalaureate MYP
 
Edward D. Trice Visual and Performing Arts Elementary Magnet
Texarkana Arkansas School District
Texarkana, AR
Principal: Jan Harris
Grades: K-4
Theme: Visual & Performing Arts
 
Eugenio Maria de Hostos MicroSociety School
Yonkers Public Schools
Yonkers, NY
Principal: Elda Perez-Mejia
Grades: PreK-5
Theme: MicroSociety
 
Forest Lake Technology Magnet School
Richland School District 2
Columbia, SC
Principal: Dr. Kappy Cannon
Grades: CD-5
Theme: Technology

 
Fridley High School - IB World School
Fridley School District #14
Fridley, MN
Principal: Dr. David Webb
Grades: 9-12
Theme: International Baccalaureate
 
G.W. Carver Middle School
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami, FL
Principal: Libia A. Gonzalez
Grades: 6-8
Theme: International Studies and International Education
 
Garfield Elementary School
Lorain City Schools
Lorain, OH
Principal: Barb Kapucinski
Grades: K-5
Theme: Adventures in Science
 
George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
Principal: Karen E.H. Steele
Grades: 9-12
Theme: Arts & Career Technology
 
Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, ISD 196
Eagan, MN
Principal: Mr. Jeff Holten
Grades: K-5
Theme: Arts and Science

 
Henry E.S. Reeves Elementary School
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami, FL
Principal: Mr. Julian E. Gibbs
Grades: K-5
Theme: Technology
 
Hunter Elementary
Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, NC
Principal: David Newkirk
Grades: K-5
Theme: Gifted and Talented/Academically Gifted Basics
 
Jo Mackey Academy of Leadership and Global Communication
Clark County School District
North Las Vegas, NV
Principal: Kemala Washington
Grades: K-5
Theme: Leadership & Global Communication
 
John C. Daniels School of International Communication
New Haven Public Schools
New Haven, CT
Principal: Mrs. Gina Wells
Grades: PreK-8
Theme: International Communication
 
King Science and Technology Magnet Center
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
Principal: Susan L. Christopherson
Grades: 5-8
Theme: Science & Technology

 
King/Robinson Inter-District Magnet School
New Haven Public Schools
New Haven, CT
Principal: Dr. Iline Tracey
Grades: PreK 3-8
Theme: International Baccalaureate PYP/MYP
 
Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts
Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District 11
Anoka, MN
Principal: Sheryl D. Ray
Grades: K-5
Theme: Art
 
Lockhart Elementary Global Performing Arts Magnet
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL
Principal: Mary Cunningham
Grades: 1-5
Theme: Global Performing Arts
 
Lyons Creek Middle School
Broward County Public Schools
Coconut Creek, FL
Principal: Washington Collado
Grades: 6-8
Theme: MicroSociety
 
Mabel Hoggard Math and Science Magnet School
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, NV
Principal: Celese Rayford
Grades: 1-5
Theme: Math and Science

 
MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL
Principal: Dr. M. Denyse Riveiro
Grades: K-5
Theme: International Baccalaureate
 
Maximo MicroSociety & Visual Arts Magnet
Pinellas County Schools
St. Petersburg, FL
Principal: Seymour Brown III
Grades: PreK-5
Theme: MicroSociety & Visual Arts
 
McFatter Technical High School
Broward County Public Schools
Davie, FL
Principal: Mr. Mark Thomas
Grades: 9-12
Theme: Technical
 
Myers Park Traditional Elementary School
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
Principal: Paul A. Bonner
Grades: PreK-5
Theme: Traditional
 
Normal Park Museum Magnet
Hamilton County Department of Education
Chattanooga, TN
Principal: Jill Levine
Grades: PreK-8
Theme: Museum

 
Northwest Career and Technical Academy
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, NV
Principal: Frank J. Pesce III
Grades: 9-12
Theme: Science, Technology and Human Services
 
Oaklawn Language Academy
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
Principal: Patricia Moreira-Garcia
Grades: K-5
Theme: World Languages
 
Omaha North High Magnet School
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
Principal: Gene R. Haynes
Grades: 9-12
Theme: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
 
Paideia Academy Oakhurst
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
Principal: Susan Wilson
Grades: K-5
Theme: Paideia
 
Perrine Elementary
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami, FL
Principal: Ms. Maileen A. Ferrer
Grades: K-5
Theme: Expressive Arts

 
Philip Shore Elementary
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL
Principal: Barbara A. Mercer
Grades: K-5
Theme: Visual, Performing and Communication Arts
 
Pine Forest School of the Arts
Duval County Schools
Jacksonville, FL
Principal: Denise S. Ahearn, Ed.D.
Grades: K-5
Theme: Visual and Performing Arts
 
Pleasant View Elementary Magnet
Lansing School District
Lansing, MI
Principal: Madeline Shanahan
Grades: K-8
Theme: Visual & Performing Arts
 
Post Oak
Lansing School District
Lansing, MI
Principal: Camela Diaz
Grades: K-5
Theme: International Baccalaureate (proposed)
 
R.M. Marrs Magnet Center
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
Principal: Mrs. Pamela Cohn
Grades: 5-8
Theme: Math, Economics and Information Technology

 
Rampello Downtown Partnership School
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL
Principal: Liz Uppercue
Grades: K-8
Theme: Arts and Sciences
 
Raymond Academy for Engineering
Aldine Independent School District
Houston, TX
Principal: Linda Miller
Grades: K-4
Theme: Engineering
 
Richard J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts
Hartford Public Schools
Hartford, CT
Principal: Pamela Totten-Alvarado
Grades: PreK-8
Theme: Performing Arts
 
Roosevelt Middle Magnet School
School District of Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, FL
Principal: George L. Lockhart
Grades: 6-8
Theme: Environmental Science/GIS, Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, Technology
 
Rousseau McClellan School 91
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, IN
Principal: Margaret E. Higgs
Grades: K-8
Theme: Montessori

    
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