HANTMAN, FELDMAN CHOSEN AGAIN TO LEAD MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD

MIAMI – Perla Tabares Hantman, School Board Member and last year’s Chair was elected for the fifth time to chair the Miami-Dade County School Board for the year ahead.

“This is an honor for me and I accept the responsibility with gratitude and enthusiasm,” said Ms. Hantman.

Ms. Hantman was originally elected to the School Board in 1996 to represent District 4. She was the first Hispanic woman to serve as Chair and was elected by her peers for three consecutive terms in 1999, 2000 and 2001.

Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman was elected for the second time as Vice Chair. Dr. Feldman, who represents District 9, was elected to the School Board in 2008.

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