School Board Member Recognizes John I. Smith K-8 Center

School Board Member Recognizes John I. Smith K-8 Center
School Board Member Recognizes John I. Smith K-8 Center
Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, School Board Member Susie V. Castillo, and John I. Smith K-8 Center Students Alejandro and Sebastian Mejia.

John I. Smith K-8 Center was recognized recently by School Board Member Susie V. Castillo for its tireless support of students Sebastian and Alejandro Mejia.

Sebastian and Alejandro, 5th and 4th grade students respectively, were born with a rare genetic mutation called Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba, a degenerative disease that can lead to other serious medical conditions. In the face of the many challenges the brothers have encountered through their young lives, they credit the teachers and support staff at the school for aiding them in their successes.

They have distinguished themselves as top students earning numerous awards for their academic performance and good behavior. In fact, Sebastian was recognized last month as part of the Honor Roll for the second school grading period.

Joined by Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, City of Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez, and Councilwoman Claudia Mariaca, Castillo presented School Principal Mr. Genaro Navarro with a proclamation in recognition John I. Smith K-8 Center’s unwavering support towards its students and its commitment to educational excellence for all.

“While academics are important, I must say that attitude and positivity are the qualities that make these boys so special.” said Castillo. “The fact that we are even here today is thanks to Sebastian, who with a heart full of gratitude asked for his school to be recognized for being ‘the best thing that has happened’ to him.”

For more information, contact the School Board offices via e-mail at district5@dadeschools.net or call 305-995-1334.

Miami-Dade County School Board Member-District 5 Susie Castillo serves as a member of the School Board’s committees on Fiscal Accountability and Innovation, Governmental Relations, and Community Engagement. She also serves as Vice-Chair of the Board’s Personnel Services and Student and School Support Committee, and as the School Board’s representative on the Miami-Dade County League of Cities. A resident of Doral, she previously served as Special Assistant to the first Mayor of the City of Doral for over eight years.


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