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…
DetailsDr. 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.
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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…
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What a Difference a Year Makes On November 7, 2016, the nation saw a change in the White House after eight years of leadership from Democratic Pres- ident Barack Obama. The change also brought what many thought was a stunning upset as Republican Presidential Nominee Donald J. Trump defeated Democratic Presiden- tial Nominee and political…
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Visit to Archcreek Elementary School Dr. Gallon took a visit to Archcreek Elementary where he served witness to the great service of principals, teachers, and employees working on behalf of our students. Opa-Locka Community Conversation Dr. Gallon had the opportunity to join Opa-Locka Vice-Mayor Joseph Kelley along with the support of educators, stakeholders, and other elected officials as they…
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Greetings, I hope that this edition of Gallon’s Good News finds each of you in the excitement, hope, and promise of the 2017-2018 school year. As we have successfully welcomed back our students, I trust we have done so with an unabated commitment and passion to help them realize and achieve even higher levels of…
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At the June meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board, District 1 School Board member Dr. Steve Gallon III presented an agenda item that addressed the need for review of the District’s Diversity, Equity, and Excellence Advisory Committee (DEEAC) and compliance reporting. The establishment of DEEAC in 2001 further codified the District’s commitment to educational…
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Greetings: I hope that this June 2017 Newsletter finds you and your family in the joy and laughter of summer. The 2016-2017 school year has provided tremendous excitement, success, and opportunity for our educators, staff, and most important, our students. I have been deeply humbled and honored to continue my life’s work and commitment to…
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When people buy a home, the quality of schools in the surrounding area is a factor that carries significant influence. We’ve always known that good schools attract families with school-age children. In fact, a 2013 survey of nearly 1,000 prospective home buyers conducted by realtor.com® showed that 91 percent said that the quality of neighborhood schools were critical…
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Was there a plan to feed the children pre- and post-Irma? Miami-Dade County said school system wasn’t responsible for feeding children School board member Steve Gallon questions whether there was a plan to feed students in light of Hurricane Irma. District 1 Miami-Dade County Public Schools board member Steve Gallon III doesn’t believe the school…
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