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ALEXANDRE LOPES, M-DCPS TEACHER OF THE YEAR, IS FLORIDA’S 2013 TEACHER OF THE YEAR Alexandre Lopes, a Pre-K, Special Education teacher at Carol City Elementary School was named the 2013 Florida Department of Education/Macy’s Teacher of the Year Award. Lopes was chosen tonight at a gala celebration at Hard Rock Live Universal Studios at CityWalk, Orlando. "The theme of tonight's competition was 'Magic!' and Alex was definitely a step ahead," said Alberto M. Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. "He performs magic in his classroom every day, sharing his wonderful skills with children with challenges, who benefit from the magic he brings to them." Lopes, originally from Brazil, was selected from more than 20,000 teachers from around Miami-Dade and from among 180,000 around the state of Florida for the honor. He leads a Learning Experience Alternative Program (LEAP), class for prekindergarten students. Many of his students are autistic, cannot speak or use the restroom on their own. He uses music and dance to teach and communicate with them. The award is sponsored by Macy’s. Commissioner of Education Gerard Robinson was present to make the announcement. He goes on to compete for the national title. # # # 12-JS/427/GC |
