“ Rotella Magnet School is the most decorated magnet school in the country.” It is a great example of how a magnet school can be. A model for all magnet schools demonstrating ‘where we’ve been to where we are now’ through true integration of a magnet theme. Rotella contributes this knowledge nationally by participating in conferences and demonstrating how it is done.”
William Magnotta
President of Magnet Schools of America
Consultant CT State Department of Education
165 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106
Our school is a member of the Magnet Schools of America. Each year a group from Rotella presents at the annual national conference. During the conference four national awards are presented yearly. In 2011 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School became the first school in the nation that recived all four prestigious awards over the years.
In 2011 Gina Calabrese was named Principal of the Year after winning this title in Connecticut's Region 1.
Also in 2011 fifth grader, Autumn McDonald, was awarded the National Poster Winner after winning the Elementary Division. Autumn's poster went on to win over the Middle and High School Division.
In 2010 fifth grade teacher Joan Dooling was named National Teacher of the Year after earning this honor for Region 1.
In 2007 our school was awarded the Dr. Ronald P. Simpson Distinguished Merit Award by the Magnet Schools of America. This is the top award for magnet schools in the nation. Rotella was eligible after being named a Magnet School of Excellence by the MSA. This is the top category of awards given.
Our school is also a member of the Art School Network whose mission is to inspire and promote excellence in arts education.
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