Recognitions
![Best of the Northwest Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711579289/maranausdorg/gpgdd2e3m25bkibgbvgo/BONWebThumbnail325x355_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711579289/maranausdorg/gpgdd2e3m25bkibgbvgo/BONWebThumbnail325x355_1.jpg","width":325}])
Marana USD has several winners in the Best of the Northwest contest! Voted #1 Best Place to Work for a third year in a row, we have many schools, teachers, and leaders to celebrate!
![Best Place to Work BON Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742394995/maranausdorg/u1fwvuiymefn542pd20d/MUSDBONSocial2025300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742394995/maranausdorg/u1fwvuiymefn542pd20d/MUSDBONSocial2025300x300.jpg","width":300}])
MUSD Voted #1 Best Place to Work for a fourth year in a row in the 2025 Tucson Local Media Best of the Northwest competition! Plus Best School, Best Principal, Best Teacher and Best Mascot!
![Mrs. Nikki Tapia with representative of Science Teachers Association]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731945306/maranausdorg/kfqfncdac9ohabfsccrn/Resized_20241108_083221-300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731945306/maranausdorg/kfqfncdac9ohabfsccrn/Resized_20241108_083221-300x300.jpg","width":300}])
Congratulations to Mrs. Nikki Tapia, teacher at Coyote Trail Elementary School, who was named a state-level finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching!
![Dan Johnson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717458011/maranausdorg/fgiubvrphiratnwmunsa/portrait-cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717458011/maranausdorg/fgiubvrphiratnwmunsa/portrait-cropped.jpg","width":512}])
Congratulations to Mr. Johnson for receiving the Spirit of Marana Award at MUSD's annual Spirit of Marana breakfast!
![Group of Teachers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715116016/maranausdorg/u3xwgacsice2um71jcwv/DKG1x1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715116016/maranausdorg/u3xwgacsice2um71jcwv/DKG1x1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715116016/maranausdorg/u3xwgacsice2um71jcwv/DKG1x1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715116016/maranausdorg/u3xwgacsice2um71jcwv/DKG1x1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715116016/maranausdorg/u3xwgacsice2um71jcwv/DKG1x1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715116016/maranausdorg/u3xwgacsice2um71jcwv/DKG1x1.jpg","width":1945}])
Early career and Veteran educators from across Marana Unified School District were honored for their strong commitment to students and educational excellence.
![Presidential Math/Science Award Finalist: Mrs. Tapia]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713547514/maranausdorg/pqienylryxr85fdzznkr/NikkiTapiaSQ.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713547514/maranausdorg/pqienylryxr85fdzznkr/NikkiTapiaSQ.jpg","width":300}])
Congratulations to Mrs. Nikki Tapia, teacher at Coyote Trail Elementary School, who was named a state-level finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching!