Though its quest for a third consecutive national championship fell short, two Miami-Dade College women’s volleyball players were recognized for their stellar performances for the season.Student-athletes Kimberlie Apolinario-Correa and Tiziana Baumrukova were both named to the NJCAA First Team All-American following the consolation prize at the NJCAA National tournament.Apolinario-Correa, a middle blocker, averaged 2.15 kills per set, a...

The Town of Miami Lakes rolled out the welcome mat for Club Atletico Penarol, the 127 year-old Uruguayan soccer team, which is ranked among the top 50 greatest soccer club teams in the world.Royal Oaks Park is now the official practice field and training camp for Club Atletico while they are in town.Mayor Manny Cid said he spoke with the team’s captain, Cristian Rodriguez, and the group is excited about coming to Miami Lakes.“They’ve brought...

Sandra Miles has been named Teacher of the Year at Dade Christian School (DCS) where she has faithfully served as the Pre-K 4 teacher for nearly 20 years. Her passion for educating young minds is undeniable and the impact she has made at DCS is immeasurable. Her goal is to make the most of every moment she has with her students. Miles strives to make their pre-school program stand outthrough her dedication to implementing a rigorous phonics...

Dade Christian School (DCS) graduate and now first grade teacher Jessica Cubas, has been awarded Rookie Teacher of the Year. Although this is her first year teaching at DCS, one would think she is a veteran educator by the manner in which she conducts her classroom. Her passion and excitement for learning are evidenced by the way she interacts with her students. “Mrs. Cubas is a rare first year teacher with a great balance for understanding...

Larry D. Cooper, American Senior High’s Rookie Teacher of the Year, is a person who has extensive background in sales, management and customer service skills. On the surface, one might not see the correlation between sales ability and teaching skills but Cooper’s classroom success show that they are one in the same. About seven years ago, Cooper was watching the movie “Larry Crowne”, a movie in which Tom Hanks played the role of a manager at...