Ibis Mendoza, a media specialist at Miami Lakes K-8 Center, was recently nominated for the National Life Group’s Life Changer of the Year Award, for her passion for books and reading stories to students and helping them find the books they request.  The annual program recognizes and rewards K-12 education professionals, including full-time teachers, administrators or any member of a school staff who makes a difference in...

  Known for their positive relationships with students and adults, consistent excellence, and experts in instructional materials, Spanish Lake Elementary teachers Nayeli Quintana and Christina Herrera were honored as the school’s 2017 Teacher and Rookie Teacher of the Year, respectively. Quintana arrived from Cuba in the fifth grade with no knowledge of the English language, but her perseverance paid off. In 1993, she graduated...

  Miami Lakes Educational Center students Ashlee Jones and Joanna Luo were nominated and selected as Posse Scholars for their academic and extra curricular achievements. The scholarships, four-year full tuition valued at a quarter of a million dollars, were awarded to a select number students across South Florida. The Posse scholarship is awarded to students that have demonstrated  leadership qualities as well as a high potential...

  The Bob Graham Education Center eighth grade Civics Engagement Academy competed in ‘We the People’ Competition at Barry University School of law in Orlando. The students represented the M-DCPS District at the state competition.  The students were lead by teachers Ingy Cruz, Jackie Hernandez and John Brady. The group earned first place for Professionalism and the Middle School Award of Excellence. Additionally,...

  After learning and researching information related to H.O.P.E. (Help Overcome Pet Euthanasia/Helping Our Pets Everyday), students at Spanish Lake Elementary realized the importance of H.O.P.E. for humanity towards animals.   They decided to become a part of the endeavor to educate others in helping and caring for animals and to gather needed items to assist with care for animals in shelters.  Dr. Martin Karp, District 3...