Innovative Principal Award
Steve Bailey, Principal
Emerald STEAM Magnet Middle School
EmSTEAM Academy

Innovative Principal Award winner Steve Bailey is principal of Emerald STEAM Magnet Middle School. He has helped develop innovative learning programs that emphasize exploration and design thinking to help students develop their STEAM skills. In only his first year as a site principal, Steve demonstrated “Rookie of the Year” qualities. The staff at Emerald is top notch! There’s a true “Emerald” in the Valley!