Irza Legra who has been named Teacher of the Year at Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) is inspired by the wonder in children’s eyes. Whether it’s the first day of school or the last, each day students walk in wide-eyed, ready, expecting, and writing. Legra has taught 14 years at BGEC which she considers a home. Legra is the department chair of Language Arts and teaches middle school. Legra believes if you show love, empathy, compassion and...

On December 6, the senior class at Dade Christian School presented Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital with money they raised and toys they collected. This fundraiser started last year with the junior class so this is the second year they’ve been doing this.Early last year, the donation was monetary; however, this year they were able to give money as well as toys from the kindergarten and elementary students. They wanted to do something to help...

he Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Foundation is currently accepting applications for students of Hispanic heritage who are seeking financial aid in their pursuit of a college degree.The HSF is designed to assist students in high school, college undergraduate students and graduate students, and community college students transferring to four-year colleges and universities.The awards are merit-based and the final amounts range from $500 to...

Mater Lakes Academy senior Isabella Gomez was selected to attend the LOFT leadership program through the AGBell Association. The leadership program is designed for deaf and hard of hearing students. Gomez is the first student in Miami-Dade County to be nominated and selected to attend the program. According to her teaches and peers, Gomez has taken an active role in the state chapter. She also has spoken to and now serves on their advocacy...

Jackson Bunn’s ability to inspire and to motivate are felt by all who work with him. He has a sense of fairness, compassion and support which he gives to all. He can be counted upon for any project, no matter the size or significance. Teaching with a passion, encouraging hope in all, respecting and listening to everyone, facilitating learning in the most amazing ways, opening doors to limitless possibilities for students, assisting anyone in...