Dade Christian School welcomed Paul A. Humphreys as the new principal and New Testament Baptist Church (NTBC) superintendent of schools. He will focus on the mission of developing every child in mind, body and spirit. He believes that cultivating creative thinkers using a well-balanced approach can produce compassionate Christian global citizens. Humphreys began his life-long educational journey at Baptist University of...

  Students of Monsignor Edward Pace High School (Pace) recently held a spirit day for the entire student body at St. Mark, the Evangelist Catholic School in Davie. The group of seniors who participated are members of Pace’s pastoral ministry class, taught by Andres Novela, a class of 1996 Pace alumnus and the school’s director of campus ministry. The class focuses on teaching high school students how to communicate the...

  Spanish Lake Elementary’s (SLE) fifth graders embarked on their studies of American history with Patriot’s Day on September 11.  Fifth grade students in Julie Barreto-Tejero’s class wrote on a copy of their hand print about what being a patriot meant to them. This was a message of peace and hope, and the handprints were then displayed in the shape of the American flag.  Through their studies, students...

  Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) held elections for the 2018-2019 PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) board on September 13. The BGEC administration and staff are proud to share the members of the board, who’ve been re-elected. The BGEC administration thanks them for their tireless efforts in fundraising for many endeavors at the school. PTSA members and others as they are pictured (from left) Karen Grace, North region...

  For the first time ever, the Miami-Dade College Foundation hit the $1 million mark in fundraising. During the third annual IAM MDC Day last week, the organization raised a record $1,045,350 for scholarships and programs that support students seeking to earn their college degrees. Last year, the foundation raised $228,543. MDC alumni, staff, students and community members contributed large amounts of dollars to help reach the $1...