National Blue Ribbon Schools
Two CMU partner schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools. This prestigious national honor recognizes schools across the country for providing a quality education to their students.
U.S. News and World Report Best High Schools
Each year, U.S. News and World Report recognizes high schools for producing measurable academic outcomes that demonstrate they are successfully educating their students across a broad range of performance standards. The CMU partner high school that was ranked in the top 100 of Michigan high schools in the 2022 report is:
Michigan Charter School Administrator and Teacher of the Year Awards
There is a tradition of excellence with award-winning leaders serving the students in CMU partner schools. Each year, MAPSA honors teachers and administrators in charter public schools for their dedication and service.
Past winners of these awards from CMU partner schools include:
- 2020 – Jeremy Brown, Woodland Park Academy (Administrator)
- 2020 – Jennifer Melero, Holly Academy (Teacher)
- 2018 – Kristina Price, Trillium Academy (Teacher)
- 2017 – Gordy Hyska, Charyl Stockwell Academy (Teacher)
- 2015 – Dr. Luay Shalabi, Central Academy (Administrator)
- 2012 – Julie Kildee, Holly Academy (Administrator)
- 2010 – Matthew Briere, Trillium Academy (Teacher)
- 2008 – Lori Zemke, The Da Vinci Institute (Teacher)
- 2007 – Amy Straus, Central Academy (Teacher)
- 2005 – Lisa Koski, Trillium Academy (Teacher)
- 2004 – Bonnie Brock, The Midland Academy of Advanced and Creative Studies (Teacher)
- 2003 – Kim Nelson, Morey Montessori Public School Academy (Teacher)