South Suburban Schools Honored as Magnet Schools of Merit

(March  2011 -- St. Paul, MN)  --  Fourth South Suburban MESPA members received 2011 Magnet Schools of Merit awards. They will be honored at the spring conference of the Magnet Schools of America organization in Indianapolis, IN, in May.

MAGNET SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Schools

John Garcia, principal
Cedar Park Elementary Science, Technology, Engineering and Math School 

Lynn Hernandez, principal
Diamond Path Elementary School of International Studies

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools

Lyle Bomsta, principal
William Byrne STEM Elementary

MAGNET SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Schools
Sue Powell, principal
Garlough Environmental Magnet School






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