Bob Graham Education Center named Laura Lisowski Teacher of the Year. Lisowski’s career started in 1980 at Santa Clara Elementary School. She has worked in the district offices, math department and professional development.  It was at the district where she got to spread her love of math to other teachers in workshops, as well as demonstrating lessons in classrooms. Lisowski was given the opportunity to represent Miami- Dade County...

The Dade County Council of Teachers of Mathematics recently held the annual Math Bowl at Pinecrest Preparatory Middle-High School. Students, along with their school sponsors, represented Spanish Lake Elementary in the Math Relay, Individual Problem Solving, and Team Problem Solving Events. Over fifty Dade County Schools participated. Placing second in the Individual Problem Solving event was Kevin Perez. The 2nd and 3rd grade participants in...

In a February tradition spanning over three decades, Monsignor Edward Pace High School seniors have been packing their bags and sweaters to travel to Canada for the annual senior trip. This year, 68 seniors and eight chaperones flew to Montreal from February 16 through 20 for a trip of snow, skiing, shopping, maple syrup, and faith. After landing in Montreal at 1 a.m. the night before, the seniors and their chaperones spent their first...

Bob Graham Education Center’s administration announced that the Florida Department of Education has recognized 18 BGEC teachers as “High Impact Teachers.” A recent analysis of student performance on statewide standardized assessments found these teachers had an impact on student learning that is among the most positive in the entire state. These teachers have been commended for their efforts in preparing learners to be...

Palm Springs North Elementary School teacher Rossana Chiarella, was one of three teachers awarded for the Hispanic Heritage Elementary Excellence in Education award. Chiarella was honored in a ceremony where Governor Rick Scott awarded her at his estate in Tallahassee. One teacher from elementary school, one from middle school and one from high school were recognized in the entire state. She is pictured with Governor Scott and his wife, Ann,...