Principal Of The Year By Alex Mikoulianitch Megan Adams’ journey to becoming the award-winning principal of one of the leading middle schools in New York City is a story about pursuing one’s dreams and beliefs. Born in Wisconsin and raised in Nebraska by parents who were both teachers, Adams had an inside view of the 
Outstanding Principal By Erin Brodwin When a parent arrives in Principal Jackie Albers’ office to ask whether her student should take classes in music or math, her answer is both. Albers, who oversees an elementary charter school in central Harlem, said the most important aspect of her job is making sure students who leave her 
Outstanding Performing Arts School Manhattan’s Professional Performing Arts School is like “one big family” according to students. Created in 1990 to educate students wanting to earn junior high and high school diplomas as well as train professionally and vocationally in the arts, PPAS provides an environment rich in academic and arts courses. Each morning, students 
By Lauren Rothman Science & Technology Crystal Bonds, principal of the High School for Math, Science and Engineering at the City College of New York, calls her school “Manhattan’s treasure.” “We have phenomenal students who have exceeded way beyond our expectations, and their own,” she said. The High School for Math, Science and Engineering (HSMSE) 
