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District 14/15 Report– Miami-Dade County

The Miami-Dade Council for the Social Studies honored 17 outstanding social studies teachers at the annual awards dinner April 26, at the Rusty Pelican Restaurant. The Outstanding Elementary, Middle, High School, as well as Beginning Teacher were recognized for their dedication to the social studies.

Beginning Teacher
Khristal Gooding, (winner) Robert Morgan Educational Center
Jose Gregory, Esq. Miami Palmetto Senior
Cyril Morrow, William Turner Tech Senior
Latisha Smart, Charles R. Drew Middle
Jesica Soria, Centennial Middle

Elementary School
Dr. Tarja Geis, (winner) Kendale Lakes Elementary
Olga M. Mena, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Elementary
Elizabeth Riol, Miami Lakes K-8 Center
Susana Saumell, Fienberg Fisher Elementary

Middle School
Pedro R. Cedeno, (winner) Doral Middle
Detris Allen-Woodside, Parkway Middle
Kathryn L. Rohan, Centennial Middle
Tina Whitaker, Cutler Ridge Middle

High School
Larry W. Heilman, (winner) Southwest High
Daniel Blackmon, Coral Gables High
Tanya Hanson, South Dade High
Diana Reichenbach, Miami Palmetto High

On April 29, 2006 the Miami-Dade Council hosted the 2006 Spring Conference, “Celebrating Our community, Our Heritage, and Our History”  hosted by the Historical Museum of Southern Florida. The half day conference featured local historians and faculty from Miami-Dade College, Florida International University, and the University of Miami. The Conference allowed local social studies teachers to learn more about professional development opportunities as well as network with teachers.

Anyone interested in joining or becoming involved at the local level please contact Regina Stuck herstory@adelphia.net .