The Louie Bing Athletic Scholarship Fund, Inc. selected Dr. Steve Gallon, III as the keynote speaker of the 27th Annual Louie Bing Scholarship Banquet, 2013. From his keynote address Dr. Gallon spoke to the theme of Crossroads, recounting moments of struggle, strength and salvation –phases Dr. Gallon believes one is sure to encounter in the game…
On Saturday, September 13, Dr. Steve Gallon III shared his sentiments toward leadership as an invited guest speaker at the Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida’s Miami Community Leadership Forum. The forum supports individuals committed to becoming leaders in their community through the infusion of new, innovative, and grassroots leadership. Dr. Gallon’s theme, ‘Leadership is Action…
Many of you have big plans as you start your week. About 24 years ago, so did I. My plan at the time was to earn my Master’s Degree in English and more important, as a new teacher, earn the extra $3,000.00 a year that would come with it upon its completion. I was banking…
Recently I stood before the School Board of Miami-Dade County and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho to address concerns regarding the provision of school choice options in Miami’s urban core. During my two-minute comments, I also shared that there were “A” schools in the district in which only 18 out of 100 ninth grade students could read…
Living Legend Recognition Dr. Steve Gallon III was recognized and honored on Saturday, February as a “Living Legend” in the field of education. This recognition was a result of his over 20 years of dedicated and successful service as a teacher, principal, district administrator, university professor and Superintendent of Schools, working predominantly in the urban…
Dr. Steve Gallon III believes that leadership is not simply about showing up—-it is about putting out! Photo ops can’t only say you were “there” they have to reflect what you “did.” Real leadership is about action that produces a body of work that educates, empowers, and helps others to find their voice and create…
Dr. Steve Gallon III Appointed to Board of Miami’s Children Initiative. Dr. Steve Gallon III appointed to serve on Board of Directors of Miami’s Children Initiative. The Miami Children’s Initiative is one of three large-scale social change efforts in the state of Florida with the vision of transforming the most challenging and promising communities. All…
Dr. Steve Gallon III Leads Focus on Supporting and Improving Early Childhood Education in Urban Core A meeting was held with the Opa-Locka Consortium of Early Childhood and the Early Learning Coalition of South Florida to discuss resources geared toward supporting and improving early childhood programs in the urban core. The Opa-Locka Consortium of Early…
Dr. Steve Gallon III Supports Unrepresented People’s Positive Action Council Dr. Steve Gallon III attended the Unrepresented People’s Positive Action Council (UP-PAC) Meeting on Saturday, April 11, 2015. UP-PAC is a community based organization that is actively engaged in community action through civic and community leadership. Dr. Steve Gallon III fully supports the mission of…
Dr. Steve Gallon III Supports Recognition of Sherman Henry, AFSCME President of Miami Local 1184 Retiring AFSCME Local President was honored in a celebration of his legendary leadership and service to the members of AFSCME Local 1184. Mr. Sherman Henry rose through the ranks of Miami-Dade County Public School from positions of paraprofessional and custodian…