FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, Sept. 1, 2006

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

Barry Johnson, President and CEO, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

Master of Ceremonies Ed O’Dell, President, Ed O’Dell & Associates, Inc.

Andres de Corral, Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Miami International Complex

Representatives from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Merrill Lynch, Coalition of Chambers of Commerce, and Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education will also be on-hand.

Parrot Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Watson Island

Principal for a Day mobilizes hundreds of Miami-Dade County business and community leaders to experience first-hand the triumphs and challenges of running a public school. The program’s goal is to turn their one-day experience into a long-term and active partnership with schools, enhancing overall student achievement and resulting in a stronger, more educated workforce.

This event marks the first time business leaders meet the principal of their school.

Principal for a Day is sponsored by Merrill Lynch and is in partnership with the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the Coalition of Chambers of Commerce and the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education.