Judy Marty is the catalyst for her school’s rise to success. As the principal of Mater Academy Charter Middle/High and Performing Arts Academy, she has taken her school to new heights, from a little known facility in Hialeah to a National Blue Ribbon Award winner and invitations to showcase her students’ talents during statewide competitions.   And an independent research institute and government watchdog organization...

 

Bob Graham Education Center seventh grade student Amanda Milian won first place in the Junior Division for her poem titled, ‘What If.’  Her award-winning poem was also published in the Florida State Poets Association Book. Amanda is a student in Jackie Hernandez’s Language Arts Class and the Bobcat family expressed pride of her for her achievement.

  During the Holiday Season, the Mater Lakes Academy Bears girl’s JV soccer team, together with the law firm of Grumer & Macaluso, P.A., got into the spirit of giving by donating gifts, toys and volunteering their time at the annual Family Holiday Event sponsored by the Non-Profit Organization “Entre Nosotras” in Goulds, Florida.    This organization provides counseling and assistance to single parents...

  The Christmas film “Elf” is full of memorable lines, among them is “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” The students at Spanish Lake Elementary (SLE) School agreed with the sentiment and decided to go above and beyond previous years in giving back to the community.  Through the efforts of music teachers, Diana Garcia, and Jackson Bunn, the students were scheduled to...

  Over 60 students from Monsignor Edward Pace High School put on their best suits and dresses to celebrate their induction into Pace’s chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) on December 3.  The NHS Induction Ceremony is an annual tradition taking place in the school’s Spartan Center where exceptional students are officially welcomed into the organization. Students must exhibit NHS’ four pillars of scholastic...