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Miami-Dade County School Board member Luisa Santos proffered agenda item B-4 during the meeting of Nov. 19 recognizing District 9 Veterans.
Veterans Day is a celebrated occasion dedicated to honoring and expressing profound gratitude for the selfless service, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The Miami-Dade County Public Schools community proudly recognizes and deeply values the contributions of veterans who have transitioned from military service to enrich the lives of students in the nation’s third-largest school system.
The presence of veterans within local schools offers students exceptional role models who embody the highest ideals of democracy, discipline, leadership, resilience, and commitment to the greater good. By continuing their service to the nation through public education, these distinguished individuals cultivate a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment that enhances the educational experience for all.
Eight District 9 veterans were honored:
• Col. Vincent E. Bugeja, who served in the United States Air Force from 1985 to 2015 and now serves as the AFJROTC department head at Homestead Senior High School.
• Mary Glasse, who served in the United States Army from 2001 to 2004 and now serves as the community school involvement specialist at Howard Drive Elementary School.
• Martha Johnson, who served in the United States Army from 2004 to 2021 and now serves as a fifth grade teacher in the College Prep Program at Coral Reef Elementary School.
• Javier Lopez-Ruiz, who served in the United States Marine Corps from 1975 to 1981 and now serves as a Special Education Teacher at Neva King Cooper Educational Center.
• Janet McFarlane, who served in the United States Air Force from 1996 to 2004 and now serves as a second grade Special Education teacher at Redondo Elementary School.
• Keith Reaser, who served in the United States Army from 1984 to 1986 and now serves as the lead security monitor at BioTECH @ Richmond Heights 9-12 Senior High School.
• Capt. James D. Silva, who served in the United States Army from 1985 to 1988 and now serves as the dean of students at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy.
• Michael Slawson, who served in the United States Navy from 1981 to 1987 and now serves as a fourth grade math teacher at Air Base K-8 Center for International Education.
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