Magnet Schools of America

2011 National Principal of-the-Year  

Gina Calabrese
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
Waterbury Public Schools
Waterbury, CT

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Magnet Schools of America’s Magnet Principal of-the-Year Award annually recognizes an outstanding school leader who has succeeded in providing innovative programs that promote equity, diversity, and academic excellence for students in Magnet Schools. 

This Principal is acknowledged by peers for exemplary contributions made to their profession.  The awards honor a PreK through K-12 Magnet School Principal who has demonstrated excellence in the areas addressed by the selection criteria:

• Evidence of leadership in promoting equity and diversity among students and staff within the magnet school;
• Evidence of leadership toward equitable academic success for all students;
• Evidence of leadership in supporting the implementation and sustaining of an innovative magnet program;
• Evidence of leadership within the district and the magnet community.

2011 Principal of-the-Year Regional Winners

Region 1
Gina Calabrese
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School (PreK-5)
Waterbury Public Schools, CT
Theme: Integrated Arts

Region 2
Adunni Slackmann Anderson Ed.D.
Edgemont Montessori Magnet (K-5)
Montclair Public Schools, NJ
Theme: Montessori

Region 3
Diane J. Young
Sollers Point Technical High School (9-12)
Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
Theme: Technical Programs

Region 4
George Lockhart
Roosevelt Middle School (6-8)
School District of Palm Beach County, FL
Theme: Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, Environmental Science, Technology

Region 5
Christine Collier
Center for Inquiry (K-8)
Indianapolis Public Schools, IN
Theme: International Baccalaureate

Region 7
Pamela J. Cohn
R.M. Marrs Magnet Center (5-8)
Omaha Public Schools, NE
Theme: Mathematics, Economics, Information Technology

Region 9
Deanna J. Jaskolski
The Academy of Math, Science and Technology
at Jim Bridger Middle School (6-8)
Clark County School District, NV
Theme: Aerospace, Aviation, Biomedicine, Robotics and Technology

Region 11
Ralph Schmidt
Richland Northeast High School (9-12)
Richland School District Two, SC
Theme: Academic, Technology, Journalism and Multimedia, and Fine Arts

CONGRATULATIONS!

  

2011 National Teacher of-the-Year 

Lynn Washington
Richland Northeast High School
Richland School District 2|
Columbia, SC  

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Magnet Schools of America's Magnet Teacher of-the-Year Award annually recognizes an outstanding, dedicated full-time teacher who exemplifies excellence in academic achievement through innovative programs that promote equity and diversity for students in Magnet Schools. 

This teacher is acknowledged by peers, parents and students for his/her exemplary contributions made to their profession.  He/She inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn.

The award honors a PreK through K-12 Magnet School Teacher who has demonstrated excellence in the teaching profession, community, and parental involvement.