In the meantime… Congratulations to District 1 schools Parkview Elementary, Barbara Hawkins Elementary, and Norwood Elementary for Grade 3 FSA gains above 20 percent. These schools were among the top for increases across all MDCPS’ schools. Parkview: 21 % increase Barbara Hawkins: 20 % increase Norwood: 20 % increase I would also like to commend…
Stay the course… Be the change you seek! The road to change in our community is a marathon—not a sprint! We must stay course. Back on Norland Elementary School construction site. Let’s go! #OneCommunity #OneDistrict #AllSchools #AllChildren #DistrictOne #Inclusion #StayTheCourse [vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”5502,5503,5504,5505,5506″]
Kindness Matters! Proud to join and support the Turken Family as they present the JB Turken Heart Awards to students at North County K-8 Center. Special thanks to my friend and colleague District 3 School Board Member Martin Karp for his presence and continued of this effort. Congratulations to the honorees who each received a…
In the meantime… Board Committee Meeting The meeting “before” the meeting. School Board Meeting, Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Proposed Board Items: 1. H-8 Expanding School Innovation and Choice 2. H-12 Review of Custodial Allocations 3. H-18 Support Extending TPS Status for Haitian Nationals 4. B-18 Recognition of Haitian Educators 5. Recognition of Norland Viking Freedom…
Congratulations to the Student of the Month Honorees! Another great evening honoring the District 1 Student of the Month Honorees. It is always a special occasion to celebrate the success of our students and support the magic created by our staff. Special thanks to the North Central Area Leadership and the principals, teachers, staff, parents,…
In the meantime… Proud to support the Norland Viking Freedom Writers at their performance at the Miami-Dade County Commission Meeting in which they were also honored by District 1 County Commissioner Barbara Jordan in which they were also presented with a $2,000.00 check to support their efforts. Congratulations to Principal Lee and Precious Symonette for…
Next stop… Humbled and honored to be recognized as one of South Florida’s Most Powerful and Influential Black Professionals by Legacy South Florida. Never Giver Up! But God… [vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”5423,5424,5425,5426,5427,5428,5429,5430,5431,5432,5433,5434,5435,5436,5437″]
In the meantime… Proud to support my Mayor and friend Mayor Oliver Gilbert in his installation as the new leader of The League of Cities. Congratulations Mayor Gilbert. Wishing you God’s continued speed, blessings, and protection. [vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”5411,5412,5413,5414,5415,5416,5417,5418,5419,5420″]
In the meantime… Supporting the Mock DUI Program to remind students not to drink and drive. Great to join District 2 School Board Member Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall at our Alma Mater to support a great cause. #OneCommunity #OneDistrict #AllSchools #AllChildren [vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”5394,5395,5396,5397,5398,5399,5400,5401,5402,5403,5404,5405,5406,5407,5408″]
In the meantime… Proud to support the Spartan Bistro Grand Opening at Lake Stevens Middle. Great job by the culinary arts students at Lake Stevens Middle School. We must continue to support expanded curriculum options for our students. #OneCommunity #OneDistrict #AllSchools #AllChildren [vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”5362,5363,5364,5365,5366,5367,5368,5369,5370,5371,5372,5373,5374,5375,5376,5377,5378,5379,5380,5381,5382,5383,5384,5385,5386,5387,5388,5389,5390,5391″]