Steven Zipkes

Steven  Zipkes is the former Founding Principal of
Manor New Technology High School (MNTH) and
currently the Founding Principal of Cedars
International Next Generation HS in Austin, Texas. His design of a 100% Project Based Learning public high school that focused on integrated cross curricula STEM content and 21st century essential skills has been recognized globally.

One of Mr. Zipkes’ greatest professional honors
was a visit by The President of the United States,
Barak Obama , to Manor New Tech who
highlighted the successful PBL Integrated STEM
practices and the positive impact his school’s
design had on student achievement.  Mr. Zipkes was awarded the National STEM Visionary Award in 2014 by the International Association for STEM Leaders and has presented at the Achievement Gap Initiative at Harvard University. He has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a Masters of Education, School Administration from Sul Ross State University