[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Viking Freedom Writers!!!! Proud to honor and recognize the Viking Freedom Writers of Miami Norland Senior High. As always, they brought a powerful, energetic word of struggle, strength, and hope. Congratulations to Principal Reginald Lee and Teacher Precious Symonnette for their continued investment and support of our students. #OneCommunity #OneDistrict #AllSchools #AllChildren #FreedomWriters #NorlandSeniorHigh [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]‪In the meantime… Proud to honor the Association of Haitian Educators of Dade at Miami-Dade County School Board Meeting. #OneCommunity #OneDistrict #AllSchools #AllChildren [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”5562,5563,5564,5567,5568,5569″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the meantime… Proud to support the swearing in ceremony of North Miami Mayor Smith Joseph, Councilman Philippe Bien-aime, and Councilwoman Carol Keys. I appreciate their partnership in education in District 1. #OneCommunity #OneDistrict #AllSchools #AllChildren [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”5549,5550,5551,5552,5553,5554,5555,5556,5557,5558,5559″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In the meantime… Productive summit discussing critical immigration issues affecting our nation and community. Great opportunity to discuss my proposed School Board Item H-18 on TPS for Haitian Nationals scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 2017. #OneCommunity #OneDistrict #AllSchools #AllChildren #ExtendTPS #PrayforHaiti [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”5514,5515,5516,5517,5518,5519,5520,5521,5522,5523,5524,5525,5526,5527,5528,5529,5530,5531,5532,5533,5534″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”5502,5503,5504,5505,5506″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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 […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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, […]