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2008 Schools of Distinction
2008 Schools of Distinction
Advanced Technologies Academy
Principal: Karen Diamond
Las Vegas, NV
Grade: 9-12
Theme: Technology
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Principal: Sandra Wyner Andrew
Springfield, MA
Grade: PreK-8
Theme: Montessori
Atlantic Technical Center and Technical High School
Principal: Robert B. Crawford
Coconut Creek, FL
Grade: 9-12
Theme: Technical
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Principal: Nanette Greer
Baton Rouge, LA
Grade: 9-12
Theme: Academic/College Preparatory/Visual & Performing Arts
Burley Elementary School
Principal: Barbara Kent
Chicago, IL
Grade: PreK-8
Theme: Literature & Writing
Catlin Arts Magnet Center
Principal: Sharon Royers
Omaha, NE
Grade: K-6
Theme: Visual and Performing Arts
Center for Inquiry at School 2
Principal: Christine Collier
Indianapolis, IN
Grade: K-8
Theme: International Baccalaureate
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts
Principal: Pamela Womack
Chattanooga, TN
Grade: K-8
Theme: Paidiea, Liberal Arts
Conestoga Magnet School
Principal: David J. Milan
Omaha, NE
Grade: PreK-6
Theme: Economics & Mathematics
Coral Reef Senior High School
Principal: Adrianne Leal
Miami, FL
Grade: 9-12
Theme: Six Varied Magnet Themes
Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School
Principal: Robert Faulkens
Indianapolis, IN
Grade: 6-12
Theme: Medical Magnet
Douglas Creative Arts & Science Magnet Elementary
Principal: Dr. Susan Spirey
Raleigh, NC
Grade: K-5
Theme: Creative Arts & Science
Dowdell Middle Magnet School
Principal: Robert Lawson
Tampa, FL
Grade: 6-8
Theme: Environmental Studies
Drew Academy
Principal: Earnest Washington, Jr.
Houston, TX
Grade: 7-8
Theme: Math, Science & Fine Arts
Dunbar High School
Principal: Carl C. Burnside
Fort Myers, FL
Grade: 9-12
Theme: Academy for Technology Excellence
Dwight Rich Magnet School
Principal: Linda Angel-Weinberg
Lansing, MI
Grade: 6-8
Theme: Math, Science & Engineering
East Millbrook Magnet Middle School
Principal: David Ansbacher
Raleigh, NC
Grade: 6-8
Theme: International Baccalaureate MYP/Creative Arts
Elizabeth Hall International Elementary School
Principal: Bennice Young
Minneapolis, MN
Grade: PreK-5
Theme: IB Primary Years Programme
Evergreen Park World Studies Elementary School
Principal: Jill Griffith-McRaith
Brooklyn Center, MN
Grade: K-5
Theme: International Baccalaureate - PYP
Farmington Woods IB/PYP Magnet Elementary
Principal: Frances Venezia
Cary, NC
Grade: K-5
Theme: IB Primary Years Programme
Forest Lake Elementary Technology Magnet School
Principal: Dr. Kappy Cannon
Columbia, SC
Grade: PreK-5
Theme: Technology
Fort Myers Middle Academy
Principal: Louise Hollins
Fort Myers, FL
Grade: 6-8
Theme: Academy for Technology Excellence
Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center
Principal: Pamela F. Brown
Miami, FL
Grade: K-7
Theme: International Baccalaureate
Fridley Middle School - IB World School
Principal: Margaret Liebfried
Fridley, MN
Grade: 5-8
Theme: International Baccalaureate
Gadsden Elementary School
Principal: Dr. Deborah Jones
Savannah, GA
Grade: PreK-5
Theme: Performing & Fine Arts
Hill EXCEL Academy
Principal: Donnie King
Houston, TX
Grade: 5-6
Theme: Economics, Entrepeneural Spirit, Langauge & Culture
Idlewild Elementary
Principal: Jane Collins
Charlotte, NC
Grade: K-5
Theme: Learning Immersion & Talent Development
J. Ruth Smith Academy
Principal: Katie Washington
Houston, TX
Grade: K-4
Theme: Communication & Technology
J.Y. Joyner Center for Spanish/IB PYP Magnet Elementary School
Principal: Christopher Knott
Raleigh, NC
Grade: K-5
Theme: Spanish/IB PYP
James B. Sanderlin IB World School
Principal: Dr. Denise Miller
St. Petersburg, FL
Grade: K-5
Theme: International Baccalaureate/PYP
Jo Mackey Academy of Leadership and Global Communication
Principal: Kemala Washington
North Las Vegas, NV
Grade: K-5
Theme: Leadership/Global Communication
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Principal: Kay Mikulas
N. Miami Beach, FL
Grade: 6-8
Theme: Biomedical, Environmental, Agricultural Technology
John N.C. Stockton Elementary
Principal: Alan Due
Jacksonville, FL
Grade: K-5
Theme: Math, Science & Technology
John S. Davidson Fine Arts School
Principal: Vicky Addison
Augusta, GA
Grade: 6-12
Theme: Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music, Creative Writing
Lakewood Elementary Center for Medical Science & Wellness
Principal: Kathleen Young
St. Petersburg, FL
Grade: K-5
Theme: Medical Science & Wellness
Lamar IB World School
Principal: Gail Anderson
Wichita Falls, TX
Grade: PreK-4
Theme: International Baccalaureate - PYP
Lee Elementary School of Technology/World Studies
Principal: Mrs. Mamie Buzzetti
Tampa, FL
Grade: K-5
Theme: Technology/World Studies
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School for International Studies
Principal: Susan Rayburn
Plant City, FL
Grade: PreK-5
Theme: International Studies
Lockhart Elementary Gifted and Talent Development Academy
Principal: Kim Pietsch
Tampa, FL
Grade: 1-5
Theme: Gifted and Talent Development
Mabel Hoggard Magnet School
Principal: Celese Rayford
Las Vegas, NV
Grade: K-5
Theme: Math & Science
MacFarlane Park International Baccalaureate Magnet Elementary School
Principal: Dr. M. Denyse Riveiro
Tampa, FL
Grade: K-5
Theme: International Baccalaureate
Marshpoint Elementary School
Principal: Kaye Aikens
Savannah, GA
Grade: PreK-5
Theme: PYP International Baccalaureate Candidate
McMillan Magnet Middle School
Principal: Dr. Keith Bigsby
Omaha, NE
Grade: 7-8
Theme: Mathematics, Engineering, Communication Arts, Technology
Millennium Middle School
Principal: Madeline Zimmerman
Sanford, FL
Grade: 6-8
Theme: Fine Arts & Communication
Morikami Park Elementary
Principal: Sandi Byrne
Delray Beach, FL
Grade: K-5
Theme: International Baccalaureate
Nicholson Visual & Performing Arts Academy at School #70
Principal: David Newman
Indianapolis, IN
Grade: K-6
Theme: Visual & Performing Arts
North Dade Center for Modern Languages
Principal: Dr. Maria A. Castaigne
Miami, FL
Grade: 1-5
Theme: International Education
Northwest School of the Arts
Principal: Dr. Charles LaBorde
Charlotte, NC
Grade: 6-12
Theme: Visual and Performing Arts
Oaklawn Language Academy
Principal: Patricia Moreira-Garcia
Charlotte, NC
Grade: K-5
Theme: World Languages
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School of the Arts
Principal: Dr. Linda Denison
Tampa, FL
Grade: 6-8
Theme: Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts
Philip Shore Elementary
Principal: Shana Menia
Tampa, FL
Grade: K-5
Theme: Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts
Poinciana Elementary
Principal: Peter Slack
Boynton Beach, FL
Grade: K-5
Theme: Math, Science & Technology
Pompano Beach High School
Principal: David Gordon
Pompano Beach, FL
Grade: 9-12
Theme: International Affairs
Progress Village Middle Magnet School
Principal: Walt Shaffner
Tampa, FL
Grade: 6-8
Theme: Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts
PS 31 Magnet School for the Arts and Humanities
Principal: Mary J. Scarlato
Brooklyn, NY
Grade: PreK-5
Theme: Arts and Humanities
Roosevelt Middle Magnet School
Principal: George L. Lockhart
West Palm Beach, FL
Grade: 6-8
Theme: Environmental/GIS. Pre-Med, Pre-Engineering, Technology
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet
Principal: Gina Calabrese
Waterbury, CT
Grade: PreK-5
Theme: Integrated Arts
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
Principal: Robert S. Weinberg
Tarzana, CA
Grade: 4-12
Theme: Center for Enriched Studies
Skinner Magnet Center
Principal: Elmer J. Crumbley
Omaha, NE
Grade: K-6
Theme: Mathematics, Engineering, Visual & Performing Arts
Sligh Middle School
Principal: Barbara Fillhart
Tampa, FL
Grade: 6-8
Theme: Health Explorations and Technology
South Plantation High School
Principal: Dr. David V. Basile
Plantation, FL
Grade: 9-12
Theme: Environmental Science
Southeast Career Technical Academy
Principal: Richard Arguello
Las Vegas, NV
Grade: 9-12
Theme: Career Technical Academy
U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary School of the Arts
Principal: Helen Bryd
West Palm Beach, FL
Grade: K-5
Theme: Arts
University Park Creative Arts Elementary School
Principal: Janice Davidson
Charlotte, NC
Grade: K-5
Theme: Visual & Performing Arts
Utterback Magnet Middle School
Principal: Deborah S. Summers
Tucson, AZ
Grade: 6-8
Theme: Visual & Performing Arts
Versa V. Reece Academy
Principal: Sherrie L. Batro
Houston, TX
Grade: PK-K
Theme: Montessori, Direct Instruction, Fine Arts
Walter Bracken Magnet Empowerment School for Math & Science through Technology
Principal: Kathleen Decker
Las Vegas, NV
Grade: K-5
Theme: Math & Science through Technology
Western Hills University Partnership Magnet Center
Principal: Marjorie Schmid
Omaha, NE
Grade: K-6
Theme: University Partnership
Wexford Montessori School
Principal: Nabila Boctor
Lansing, MI
Grade: PreK-6
Theme: Montessori
