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Thursday, February 13, 2014

CONTACT: John Schuster
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
305-995-1126

MIAMI-DADE’S CARVALHO NATIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR

Miami – AASA, The School Superintendent’s Association, announced today that Miami-Dade Public Schools’ Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho was selected as National Superintendent of the Year. The announcement was made at the organization’s national conference in Nashville, TN. 

In December, Carvalho was named Florida’s Superintendent of the Year by the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS), representing the Sunshine State for consideration as national superintendent of the year. Carvalho was among four finalists vying for the coveted honor. This year marks the 27th anniversary of the program which recognizes school systems leaders throughout the country.

““Being named National Superintendent of the Year is truly a great honor, but I realize it’s not simply an honor for me,” said Carvalho. “Today’s recognition reflects the dedication, sacrifice, and work of every member of our education family, as well as the guidance and direction of our School Board, and I share this award with every teacher, student, employee, and community partner of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.”

In just over a year, Miami-Dade County Public Schools has been honored with an unprecedented trifecta of national awards, including The Broad Prize for Education, AP District of the Year, and AASA's National Superintendent of the Year.     

The AASA National Superintendent of the Year program is open to all U.S. superintendents who plan to continue in the profession. The applicants and finalists were measured against the following criteria:

  • Leadership for learning – creativity in successfully meeting the needs of students in the school system.
  • Communication – strength in both personal and organizational communication.
  • Professionalism – constant improvement of administrative knowledge and skills, while providing professional development opportunities and motivation to others on the education team.
  • Community involvement – active participation in local community activities and an understanding of regional, national and international issues.

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