2013 Schools of Distinction CONNECTICUT CREC Montessori Magnet School Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) Hartford, Connecticut Grade(s): PreK-­‐6 Theme(s): Montessori Principal: Ms. Melissa Gagne Website: www.crecschools.org/montessori CREC Museum Academy Magnet School Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) Bloomfield, Connecticut Grade(s): PreK-­‐4 Theme(s): Museum Studies Principal: Ms. Shandra L. Scott-­‐Brown Website: www.crecschools.org/our-­‐schools/crec-­‐museum-­‐academy Metropolitan Learning Center Interdistrict Magnet School for Global and International Studies Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) Bloomfield, Connecticut Grade(s): 6-­‐12 Theme(s): Global and International Studies, International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Principal: Ms. Sasha Douglas Website: www.crecschools.org/mlc Reggio Magnet School of the Arts Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) Avon, Connecticut Grade(s): PreK3-­‐4 Theme(s): Reggio Inspired Principal: Ms. Josephine Di Pietro Smith Website: www.crecschools.org Connecticut IB Academy East Hartford Public Schools East Hartford, Connecticut Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Principal: Arthur C. Arpin Website: www.cibanet.org Environmental Sciences Magnet School at Mary Hooker Hartford Public Schools Hartford, Connecticut Grade(s): PreK-­‐8 Theme(s): Environmental Sciences Principal: Mr. Peter Dart Website: www.environmentalsciencesmagnet.org Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts Hartford Public Schools Hartford, Connecticut Grade(s): PreK-­‐9 Theme(s): Performing Arts Principal: Ms. Irene Coe Website: www.kmspa.org Pathways Academy of Technology and Design (Formerly known as Pathways to Technology Magnet High School) Hartford Public Schools Windsor, Connecticut Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Technology and Project-­‐Based Learning Principal: Mr. Steven Dellinger-­‐Pate Website: www.pathwaystotechnology.com Barnard Environmental Studies Magnet School New Haven Public Schools New Haven, Connecticut Grade(s): PreK-­‐8 Theme(s): Environmental Studies Principal: Mr. Michael Crocco Website: http://schools.nhps.net/barnard/ John C. Daniels Magnet School of International Communication New Haven Public Schools New Haven, Connecticut Grade(s): PreK-­‐8 Theme(s): International Communication Principal: Ms. Edith Johnson Website: www.johncdaniels.org Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 1
2013 Schools of Distinction Academy of Information Technology & Engineering Stamford Public Schools Stamford, Connecticut Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): College Preparatory, STEM, World Languages, and Bio-­‐Medical Principal: Mr. Paul L. Gross Website: www.aitestamford.org FLORIDA Parkway Middle School of the Arts Broward County Public Schools Lauderhill, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Performing and Visual Arts Principal: Mr. Bradford Mattair Website: www.parkwaysota.com Pompano Beach High School Broward County Public Schools Pompano Beach, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): International Affairs with Information Technology Principal: Mr. Hudson Thomas Website: www.pompanobeachhigh.com Stranahan High School Broward County Public Schools Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Medical Science Principal: Ms. Deborah J. Owens Website: http://stranahan.browardschools.com James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School Duval County Public Schools Jascksonville, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Academically Talented and Gifted "Paideia" Principal: Ms. Sharwonda Peek Website: www.johnson.duvalschools.org Cahoon Elementary Magnet School of Animal Science Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): PreK-­‐5 Theme(s): Animal Science Principal: Ms. Joanne Griffiths Website: http://cahoon.mysdhc.org Charlie Walker Middle Magnet School Hillsborough County Public Schools Odessa, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): International Studies Principal: Mr. Anthony Jones Website: http://walker.mysdhc.org Dowdell Middle Magnet School Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Environmental Studies Principal: Mr. Roger Stanley Website: http://dowdell.mysdhc.org Girls Preparatory Academy at Ferrell Middle Magnet School Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): College Preparatory in a Single Gender Environment Principal: Ms. Karen French Website: http://ferrell.mysdhc.org Lomax Elementary Magnet Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Gifted and Talent Development Academy School of Math, Science, and Technology Principal: Ms. Connie Chisholm Website: http://lomax.mysdhc.org Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 2
2013 Schools of Distinction Muller Elementary Magnet School Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): PreK-­‐5 Theme(s): Visual and Performing Arts, and Environmental Science Principal: Mrs. Wendy Harrison Website: http://muller.mysdhc.org Orange Grove Middle Magnet School of the Arts Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Performing, Visual, and Communication Arts Principal: Dr. Scott Rudes Website: http://orangegrove.mysdhc.org Rampello Downtown Partnership K-­‐8 School Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): K-­‐8 Theme(s): K-­‐Community, 1st-­‐Life Sciences, 2nd-­‐Physical Science/Architecture, 3rd-­‐Fine Arts, 4th-­‐Florida History, 5th-­‐Science/Space Exploration, 6th-­‐Ancient Civilizations, 7th-­‐Law and Government, 8th-­‐
Broadcasting and Journalism Principal: Ms. Liz Uppercue Website: http://rampello.mysdhc.org Roland Park K-­‐8 Magnet School for International Studies Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): K-­‐8 Theme(s): International Studies -­‐ International Baccalaureate (IB Candidate) Principal: Dr. Jonathan Grantham Website: http://rolandpark.mysdhc.org Sligh Middle Magnet School Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Medical Studies and Explorations Principal: Dr. Angela Vickers Website: http://sligh.mysdhc.org Stewart Middle Magnet Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Principal: Dr. Baretta Wilson Website: http://stewart.mysdhc.org T.R. Robinson High School Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Principal: Mr. Johnny Bush Website: http://robinson.mysdhc.org Coconut Palm K-­‐8 Academy Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Homestead, Florida Grade(s): K-­‐8 Theme(s): Agriscience and Engineering, and Medical Biotechnology Principal: Dr. Linda Amica-­‐Roberts Website: http://coconutpalm.dadeschools.net Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH) Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Architecture/Interior Design, Graphics Design, Fashion Design, Film and Industrial Design Principal: Dr. Stacey Mancuso Website: www.dashschool.org G.W. Carver Middle School/International Education Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): International Studies and International Education Principal: Ms. Shelley Stroleny Website: http://gwcm.dadeschools.net Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 3
2013 Schools of Distinction Hammocks Middle School Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Pre-­‐Law Principal: Ms. Deborah Leal Website: http://hammocks.dadeschools.net International Studies Preparatory Academy at Gables (ISPA) Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Coral Gables, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐11 Theme(s): International Studies (IS) Principal: Mr. Alejandro Perez Website: http://ispa.dadeschools.net Joella C. Good Elementary School Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): PreK-­‐5 Theme(s): Montessori: Hands-­‐on Minds-­‐on Principal: Ms. Lizette O'halloran Website: http://joella.dadeschools.net John F. Kennedy Middle School Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools North Miami Beach, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Biomedical Environmental Agriculture & Technology Principal: Ms. Karen Robinson Website: http://jfk.dadeschools.net Jorge Mas Canosa Middle / Cambridge Academy Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): International Education: Cambridge Principal: Mr. Juan Carlos Silva Website: http://jmcmiddle.dadeschools.net Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial High School Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Legal Studies, Homeland Security, and Forensic Science Principal: Mr. Christopher J. shinn Website: http://schoolofjustice.dadeschools.net New World School of the Arts Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Visual and Performing Arts Principal: Ms. Evonne S. Alvarez Website: http://nwsa.mdc.edu Robert Russa Moton Elementary School Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): PreK-­‐5 Theme(s): Arts Integration Principal: Mr. Eric L. Wright Website: http://rrmoton.dadeschools.net South Miami Senior High School Magnet School of the Arts Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Digital Art, Fine Art, Music, Photography and Television Production Principal: Mr. Gilberto D. Bonce Website: http://smsh.dadeschools.net Shenandoah Middle School Museums Magnet Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Museums Principal: Mr. Humberto J. Miret Website: http://shenandoahmiddle.dadeschools.net Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 4
2013 Schools of Distinction Southside Elementary Museums Magnet School Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): PreK-­‐5 Theme(s): Museum Education through Humanities Principal: Mr. Salvatore Schiavone Website: www.southside.dadeschools.net Southwest Miami Senior High School Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Academy of Banking and Finance Magnet Program Principal: Mr. Carlos A. Daiz Website: http://sweagles.dadeschools.net Sunset Elementary School/International Studies Magnet Program Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 1-­‐5 Theme(s): International Studies Principal: Dr. Marlene Leyte-­‐Vidal Website: http://sunset.dadeschools.net W.R. Thomas Middle School -­‐ Cambridge Academy Magnet Program Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Cambridge Principal: Ms. Lisa Pizzimenti-­‐Bradshaw Website: http://wrthomas.dadeschools.net Roosevelt Community Middle School School District of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Pre-­‐Engineering, Pre-­‐Medical Sciences, Technology, and Environmental Sciences Principal: Ms. Jo Anne Rogers Website: www.edline.ent/pages/Roosevelt_Middle_School Institute for Engineering at Lyman High School Seminole County Public Schools Longwood, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Engineering Principal: Mr. Brian Urichko Website: www.lyman.scps.k12.fl.us Sanford Middle School Seminole County Public Schools Sanford, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Math, Science, and Technology Principal: Mr. Mark Russi Website: www.sanford.scps.k12.fl.us Seminole High School Academy of Health James B. Sanderlin PK-­‐8 IB World School Seminole County Public Schools Sanford, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Academy of Health Principal: Mr. Mike Gaudreau Website: www.seminolehs.scps.k12.fl.us Pinellas County School Board St. Petersburg, Florida Grade(s): PreK-­‐6 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Principal: Dr. Denise T. Miller Website: www.sanderlinib.com Seminole County Public Schools Sanford, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Principal: Mr. Mike Gaudreau Website: www.seminolehs.scps.k12.fl.us Seminole High School International Baccalaureate Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 5
2013 Schools of Distinction South Seminole Middle School Seminole County Public Schools Casselberry, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Leadership and Global Connections Principal: Dr. Mia Coleman Baker Website: www.ssms.scps.k12.fl.us Harrison Hill School of Inquiry & Performing Arts Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Indianapolis, Indiana Grade(s): 1-­‐6 Theme(s): Inquiry and Performing Arts Principal: Ms. Natalie Stewart Website: http://lawrence.boostdev.com Mary Castle Elementary School of International Studies Indianapolis Public Schools Indianapolis, Indiana Grade(s): K-­‐6 Theme(s): Inquiry-­‐Based Instruction and International Baccalaureate Candidate School Principal: Ms. Jamilyn Bertsch Website: www.ips.k12.in.us Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Indianapolis, Indiana Grade(s): 1-­‐6 Theme(s): International Studies Principal: Ms. Carla Johnson Website: http://lawrence.boostdev.com INDIANA Center for Inquiry at School 27 IPS Nicholson Performing Arts Academy at School 70 Indianapolis Public Schools Indianapolis, Indiana Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Performing Arts Principal: Ms. Kami Phelps Website: www.70.ips.k12.in.us Theodore Potter Spanish Immersion Magnet School Indianapolis Public Schools Indianapolis, Indiana Grade(s): K-­‐6 Theme(s): Spanish Immersion Principal: Mr. Timothy Clevenger Website: www.74.ips.k12.in.us Brook Park Elementary School of Environmental Studies Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Indianapolis, Indiana Grade(s): 1-­‐6 Theme(s): Environmental Studies Principal: Mr. Patrick Horan Website: http://lawrence.boostdev.com Skiles Test Elementary School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Indianapolis, Indiana Grade(s): 1-­‐6 Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Principal: Ms. Erika Radford Website: http://lawrence.boostdev.com Winding Ridge School of Inquiry and Performing Arts Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Indianapolis, Indiana Grade(s): 1-­‐6 Theme(s): Inquiry and Performing Arts Principal: Ms. Alicia Harris Website: http://lawrence.boostdev.com Dickinson Fine Arts Academy South Bend Community School Corporation South Bend, Indiana Grade(s): 5-­‐8 Theme(s): Fine Arts, Arts Integration, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Principal: Mr. Thomas E. Sims Website: http://dickinsonacademy.com Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 6
2013 Schools of Distinction LOUISIANA MINNESOTA Champlin-­‐Brooklyn Park Academy for Math and Environmental Science East Baton Rouge Parish School System Baton Rouge, Louisiana Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Academic and Visual Performing Arts Principal: Ms. Nanette McCann Website: https://brmhs.ebrschools.org Anoka-­‐Hennepin Independent School District #11 Champlin, Minnesota Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Principal: Ms. Marilyn McKeehen Website: www.anoka.k12.mn.us/cbpames Baton Rouge Magnet High School McKinley Middle Academic Magnet School of Visual & Performing Arts East Baton Rouge Parish School System Baton Rouge, Louisiana Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Academic, and Visual and Performing Arts Principal: Mr. Herman R. Brister, Jr. Website: http://mckinleymiddle.ebsrschools.org Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet School East Baton Rouge Parish School System Baton Rouge, Louisiana Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Academic Principal: Ms. Phyllis Crawford Website: http://sherwood.ebrschools.org Westdale Middle School Foreign Language Immersion Magnet Program East Baton Rouge Parish School System Baton Rouge, Louisiana Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): French and Spanish Foreign Language Immersion Magnet Program Principal: Ms. Sherry L. Brock Website: http://westdalemiddle.ebrschools.org Center for Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (Blaine High School) Anoka-­‐Hennepin Independent School District #13 Blaine, Minnesota Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Principal: Mr. John Phelps Website: www.anoka.k12.mn.us/cems Anoka Middle School for the Arts Anoka-­‐Hennepin School District Anoka, Minnesota Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Arts Principal: Ms. Jerri McGonigal Website: http://anoka.k12.mn.us/amsa Brooklyn Center Arts & IB World School Brooklyn Center ISD# 286 Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Grade(s): 6-­‐12 Theme(s): Comprehensive Arts Magnet, International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Principal: Ms. Jean Sorensen Website: http://bchs.brooklyncenterschools.org Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 7
2013 Schools of Distinction Cedar Park STEM Elementary School Independent School District 196 Apple Valley, Minnesota Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Principal: Mr. John Garcia Website: www.district196.org/cp Diamond Path Elementary School of International Studies Independent School District 196 Apple Valley, Minnesota Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): International Studies Principal: Ms. Lynn Hernandez Website: www.district196.org/dp Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science Independent School District 196 Eagan, Minnesota Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Arts and Science Principal: Mr. Jeff Holten Website: www.district196.org/gh Birch Grove Elementary School for the Arts Osseo Area Schools Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Grade(s): K-­‐6 Theme(s): Performing Arts Principal: Mr. Jeff Zastrow Website: www.district279.org/elem/bg Heritage E-­‐STEM Magnet School School District 197 West St. Paul, Minnesota Grade(s): 5-­‐8 Theme(s): Environmental STEM Principal: Mr. Chris Hiti Website: http://bit.ly/9u1qbk Moreland Arts and Health Sciences Magnet School School District 197 West St. Paul, Minnesota Grade(s): K-­‐4 Theme(s): Arts and Health Sciences Principal: Mr. Eric Bradley Website: http://bit.ly/rVqCKi NEVADA East Career & Technical Academy Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Education, Medical Professions, Culinary Arts, Marketing and Hospitality, Automotive Mechanical Technology, Information Technology Systems, Construction Management, and Elecrtonic Engineering Technology Principal: Ms. Glenda Goetting Website: http://easttechtitans.com Ed W. Clark High School A.M.S.A.T. Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Academy for Mathematics, Science and Applied Technology Principal: Ms. Jillyn Pendleton Website: www.clarkchargers.org Northwest Career and Technical Academy Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Teacher Education, Early Childhood, Engineering and Design, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Construction Management, Culinary, Mehanical Technology, Media, and Hospitality Principal: Ms. Kim Bauman Website: http://schools.ccsd.net/nwcta/ Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
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2013 Schools of Distinction Rancho High School Academy of Aviation Technology and Science Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Aviation-­‐Pilot Training and Aerospace Engineering Principal: Dr. James Kuzma Website: www.ranchorams.org Roy Martin Middle School Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Principal: Ms. Mary Hafner Website: http://schools.ccsd.net/roymartin The Academy of Math, Science and Technology at Jim Bridger Middle School Clark County School District North Las Vegas, Nevada Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Aviation, Aerospace, Biomedicine, Robotics, and Technology Principal: Mrs. Deanna Kowal Jaskolski Website: http://schools.ccsd.net/bridger/ The Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Performing Music Arts: World Jazz Studies, Band and Symphonic Band, Guitar, Mariachi, Piano, Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra, Vocal Studies; Visual Arts: Art Education; Liberal Arts Language Study: Japanese, Spanish, and French Principal: Mr. Scott Walker Website: http://schools.ccsd.net/lva Valley High School/Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Hospitality and Tourism Principal: Ms. Deann Burnett Website: www.valleyvikings.net Walter Bracken STEAM Academy Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada Grade(s): PreK-­‐5 Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math (STEAM) Principal: Ms. Kathleen Decker Website: http://schools.ccsd.net/bracken/ NORTH CAROLINA Blythe Elementary School Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Huntersville, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Principal: Ms. Patricia M. Johanson Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/blytheES/Pages/Default.aspx Collinswood Language Academy Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐8 Theme(s): Spanish Immersion Principal: Ms. Nicolette Grant Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/collinswoodMS/pages/Default.aspx Cotswold Elementary, an IB World School Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Principal: Ms. Alicia G. Hash Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/cotswoldES/Pages/Default.aspx Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 9
2013 Schools of Distinction East Mecklenburg High School Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Principal: Mr. Richard Parker Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/eastmecklenburgHS/pages/Default.aspx Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Principal: Ms. Carolyn Rodd Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/huntingtownefarmsES/Pages/Default.aspx Lansdowne Elementary IB World School Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Principal: Mr. Brian Bambauer Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/lansdowneES/Pages/Default.aspx Mallard Creek Learning Immersion/Talent Development Program Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Learning Immersion and Talent Development Principal: Ms. Natalie Lowe Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/mallardcreekES/pages/Default.aspx Myers Park Traditional Elementary Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Traditional Principal: Mr. Lane Price Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/myersparkES/Pages/ Oaklawn Language Academy Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐8 Theme(s): Spanish Language Immersion Principal: Ms. Carmen Concepcion Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/oaklawnMS/pages/Default.aspx Park Road Montessori Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): PreK-­‐6 Theme(s): Montessori Principal: Ms. Anna Moraglia Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/parkroadES/Pages/Default.aspx A.B. Combs Leadership Magnet Elementary School Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Leadership Principal: Ms. Muriel T. Summers Website: http://combses.wcpss.net Brentwood Magnet Elementary School of Engineering Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): PreK-­‐5 Theme(s): Engineering Principal: Mr. Eric Fitts Website: http://brentwoodes.wcpss.net Brooks Museum Magnet Elementary School Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Museums Principal: Felecia M. Locklear Website: http://brookses.wcpss.net Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
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2013 Schools of Distinction Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): University Connections and Leadership Principal: Dr. Edye Morris Bryant Website: http://ccms.wcpss.net Charles R. Bugg Creative Arts and Science Magnet School Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): PreK-­‐5 Theme(s): Creative Arts and Science Principal: Mr. Michael Armstrong Website: http://bugges.wcoss.net Fuller GT/AG Magnet Elementary School Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Gifted and Talented, Academically and Intellectually Gifted Principal: Mrs. Cheryl Fenner Website: www.fulleres.wcpss.net Hunter GT/AG Basics Elementary School Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Gifted and Talented with AG Basics Principal: Dr. Sylvia Wilkins Website: http://hunteres.wcpss.net Conn Active Learning and Technology Magnet Elementary School J.Y. Joyner Center for Spanish Language/IB PYP Magnet Elementary School Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Active Learning and Technology Principal: Mr. Barry Richburg Website: http://connes.wcpss.net Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Spanish Language Principal: Ms. Kathryn J. Hutchinson Website: http://joyneres.wcpss.net East Garner Magnet Middle School Wake County Public School System Garner, North Carolina Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Principal: Dr. Cathy Williams Website: www.eastgarnerms.wcpss.net Martin Gifted and Talented Magnet School Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Gifted and Talented Principal: Ms. Diann Kearney Website: http://martinms.wcpss.net Fred J. Carnage GT/AG Basics Magnet Middle School Millbrook Elementary IB/PYP Magnet School Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Gifted and Talented with AG Basics Principal: Ms. Elaine Hanzer (Interim) Website: http://carnagems.wcpss.net Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): PreK-­‐5 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Principal: Paula Trantham Website: http://millbrookelementary.com Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
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2013 Schools of Distinction Moore Square Museums Magnet Middle School Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Museums Principal: Dr. Kengie Bass Website: www.mooresquarems.wcpss.net Underwood Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Gifted and Talented Principal: Ms. Jacqueline Jordan Website: www.underwoodes.net Wendell Creative Arts and Science Magnet Elementary School Wake County Public School System Wendell, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Creative Arts and Science Principal: Mr. Shane Barham Website: http://wendelles.wcpss.net SOUTH CAROLINA Conder Elementary Arts Integrated Magnet School Richland School District Two Columbia, South Carolina Grade(s): PreK-­‐5 Theme(s): Arts Integration Principal: Dr. Shirley Watson Website: www.richland2.org/ce/pages/default.aspx STEMS: The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math School at North Springs Elementary Richland School District Two Columbia, South Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Principal: Dr. David Holzendorf Website: www.richland2.org/nse/Pages/STEMS.aspx TENNESSEE Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts (CSLA) Zebulon Elementary Gifted and Talented Magnet School Wake County Public School System Zebulon, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Gifted and Talented Principal: Mrs. Marion S. Evans Website: http://zebulon.wcpss.net OKLAHOMA Will Rogers College High School Tulsa Public Schools Tulsa, Oklahoma Grade(s): 7-­‐11 Theme(s): Early College Program Principal: Ms. Stacey Vernon Website: http://rogers.tulsaschools.org Hamilton County Department of Education Chattanooga, Tennessee Grade(s): K-­‐8 Theme(s): Paideia Philosophy Principal: Mrs. Krystal Scarbrough Website: www.mycsla.org Normal Park Museum Magnet Hamilton County Department of Education Chattanooga, Tennessee Grade(s): PreK-­‐8 Theme(s): Museums Principal: Ms. Jill K. Levine Website: www.normalpark.com Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
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2013 Schools of Distinction White Station Middle School Memphis City Schools Memphis, Tennessee Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): College Preparatory and Enriched Academics Principal: Mr. Shawn Page Website: www.mcsk12.net/SCHOOLS/whitestation.ms/site/index.shtml Hattie Cotton STEM Magnet Elementary Metro Nasπhville Public Schools Nashville, Tennessee Grade(s): PreK-­‐4 Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Principal: Ms. Elnora Mitchell-­‐Furdge Website: www.hattiecottones.mnps.org/Page85419.aspx Shotwell Middle School Aldine Independent School District Houston, Texas Grade(s): 7-­‐8 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Principal: Ms. Mable Holt Website: http://schools.aldine.k12.tx.us/webs/047 Wilson Intermediate School Aldine Independent School District Houston, Texas Grade(s): 5-­‐6 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Principal: Mr. Todd Roede Website: http://schools.aldine.k12.tx.us/webs/067 Berry Elementary Environmental Science TEXAS Anderson Academy Aldine Independent School District Houston, Texas Grade(s): 1-­‐3 Theme(s): Montessori, Direct Instruction, and Fine Arts Principal: Ms. Julie Johnson Website: http://schools.aldine.k12.tx.us/webs/101 Charles R. Drew Academy for Mathematics, Science and Fine Arts Aldine Independent School District Houston, Texas Grade(s): 7-­‐8 Theme(s): Mathematics, Science, and Fine Arts Principal: Mr. Earnest Washington, Jr. Website: http://schools.aldine.k12.tx.us/webs/042/ Houston Independent School District Houston, Texas Grade(s): PreK-­‐5 Theme(s): Environmental Sciences Principal: Ms. Deborah Silber Website: www.berryelementary.org Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet with Environmental Sciencπe Emphasis Houston Independent School District Houston, Texas Grade(s): PreK3-­‐6 Theme(s): Montessori with Environmental Science Emphasis Principal: Ms. Lindsey Pollock Website: http://schools.houstonisd.org/Domain/1872 Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
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