February 26, 2018 At the February School Board meeting, the Board approved an item presented by Dr Steve Gallon III and co-sponsored by School Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman, and Board members Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman, Lubby Navarro, and Mari Tere Rojas. This item seeks to provide targeted, intentional counseling, as well as emotional and…
At the February School Board meeting, Dr. Steve Gallon III recognized the 2018 5000 Role Model Wilson Scholars. The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project was founded in 1993 by Dr. Frederica S. Wilson, a steadfast supporter of improving public education and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. A dropout prevention program, the mission…
At the Annual José Martí parade and celebration, Dr. Gallon had the honor to present a Proclamation to former School Board Member Mr. Demetrio Perez for his continued leadership in organizing the annual event. Kudos to the students and schools for their participation in the celebration of José Martí.
Dr. Gallon had a great evening celebrating M-DCPS’ best and brightest teachers at the 2018 Francisco R. Walker Teacher of Year Award Dinner. He was personally proud to have one of his former students and District 1 teacher to win District Rookie Teacher of the Year. Congratulations Stephanie Pierre! Also, congratulations to one of his former teachers, Judy Rodriguez for being a District…
Dr. Gallon believes that education is the passport to self-sufficiency and life-long success. He delivered a powerful and personal message of reflection and redemption to over 25 cadets graduating from Platoon 17-4 at Miami-Dade Corrections where he served as the Keynote Speaker.
Dr. Gallon celebrated the achievement and success of our students with parents, family, principals, educators, and community members. Lake Stevens Middle hosted this great evening for the District 1 Student of the Month Student Recognition Ceremony on January 23, 2018. Once again, Congratulations to all of the students. Keep up the great work.
Dr. Gallon was proud to return to, Miami Northwestern Senior High, his Alma Mater and where he served as Principal for 7 years, to attend and celebrate the launching of the King Carter Trade and Logistics Academy at Miami Northwestern Senior High School. An additional academy has also been established at Miami Central Senior High School. From tragedy…
Dr. Gallon was honored to meet renowned fashion designer Naeem Khan who is the preferred fashion designer to former First Lady Michelle Obama. Mr. Khan is planning a $30 million design studio, school, and production facility in Miami. He will be relocating his entire operation to Miami from New York City.
At the January 17, 2018 School Board Meeting, Dr. Gallon was actively engaged in his role as a policy maker as he successfully proffered three School Board agenda items that received the Board’s support and approval. Dr. Gallon’s items addressed the following: B-9: Request Approval of Resolution No. 18-005 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Recognizing…