Francesca Ver Ploegh is the Executive Director of Innovation for Albuquerque Public Schools, and has served as the MSAP Director for the past seven years. Ms. Ver Ploegh has led a staff engaged in delivering and fostering innovative practices in APS Magnet Schools. Effective Collaboration is key to develop a strong partnership for a TEAM to thrive. Ms. Ver Ploegh has 22 years of experience in working in a large urban district that focuses on STEM, Dual Language, College and Career Readiness, International Baccalaureate, Fine Arts, and Project Based Learning.
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.
