Spanish Lake Elementary (SLE) named Maria Vogel as Teacher of the Year and Elsa Ruiz as Rookie Teacher of the Year for 2014-2015.  Vogel and Ruiz possess passion to make a positive difference in the lives of students. They are masters of their subjects and motivate students to learn in a most meaningful, relevant, enthusiastic way, according to school officials. A consummate educator and veteran teacher of 23 years with a...

  Bob Graham Education Center congratulated Steven Solomon who won first place in the 5th Annual Black History Essay Contest. Solomon, along with his parents, Sofia Vasquez-Solomon and David Solomon, and his teacher Jackeline Hernandez celebrated his achievement in the United States District Court Southern District of Florida on February 25 with distinguished guests including the Honorable K. Michael Moore, the Honorable Marcia G....

  Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson is a recent graduate of Florida State University with a master’s in Music-Vocal Performance and Opera.  Richardson is holding a recital with Florida State alumnus and pianist Justin Landers, at her home church and former school, New Testament Baptist Church and Dade Christian School on Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m.  The recital is free and open to the public. For more information, visit...

  In his first year as principal of Hialeah Miami Lakes High School, Eric Acosta (left) was recognized by State Senator Rene Garcia for his outstanding contributions to the school and community. Last month, Garcia paid a visit to the school and honored and congratulated Acosta, who received a standing ovation from teachers, students and other faculty members. Garcia’s recognition comes on the heels of his school’s iPrep...

  While most high-school students are playing football, basketball, soccer, baseball and volleyball, as extracurricular activities, Michael Benyahia is hitting the race track. The 14-year-old Dade Christian student is a formula race car driver, competing at the club level and getting up to speed with the fast-paced karting world. It’s rare for a young teenager to race cars during his spare time, but the 9th grade student races a...