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SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, ALBERTO M. CARVALHO MIAMI- The Honorable Steven L. Beshear, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, has recently awarded the highest honor bestowed by the state upon an individual to Superintendent of Schools, Alberto M. Carvalho. Carvalho was chosen for this honor because of his extraordinary contributions to the field of education as the leader of the fourth largest public educational system in the United States. Under Mr. Carvalho’s leadership, Miami-Dade County Public Schools business operations were restructured, resulting in an increase in financial reserves of over 2000 percent, despite the national economic downturn. Insisting on transparency in the budgeting process, he restored public trust and community support for Miami-Dade’s public schools. By bringing a renewed focus to the classroom, student performance has improved significantly. In 2010, the District posted its highest high school graduation rate ever and through a data-driven approach to school performance improvement, decreased the number of “F” high schools in Miami-Dade from 13 to one. Mr. Carvalho joins other well-known Colonels like: Harland “Colonel” Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame, Elvis Presley, George Clooney, Pope John Paul II, Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson, Ronald Reagan, George Bush and William J. Clinton. Kentucky colonelships are commissioned for an individual’s contributions to his or her community, state or nation and for special achievements. Kentucky’s first governor started the tradition by naming his son-in-law a “colonel” in his staff. The official order was founded in 1932 and has since been incorporated as a charitable organization. Every year, Kentucky Colonels meet to celebrate Kentucky Colonels Day during the Kentucky Derby as part of their continued tradition as ambassadors of good will and fellowship around the world. # # # 11-JJS/165/GC |
