MCS seniors, grads impress

Miami Christian School seniors and recent graduates are an impressive lot. Senior 2015 Valedictorian Alina Andrews scored a perfect “Five” on her Advanced Placement Calculus BC exam. Over the summer, Senior Mark Rodriguez (’16) is taking a Dual Enrollment Course at Eastern Washington University in Photography that required a photographic portfolio for admittance. He’ll take a trip to get new photos. At Que Belle Events in Doral, Linda Russo (‘16) is completing a summer internship in Hospitality Management, a field in which she expects to major in college.

On the faculty front, MCS has appointed Malika Wright to teach high school English and journalism for the upcoming year. A graduate of the University of Florida with concentrations in journalism and leadership, she was previously with Broward County public schools and Miami Carol Senior High. Wright has written for The Miami Times, The Gainesville Sun, The South Florida Times and Tower Publications, Inc.

Another great addition to the school’s faculty IS Bo Kim who will teach high school science during the 2015-16 year. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemisty, Kim is completing her a Secondary Education Masters Degree in Chemistry at St. John’s University, Philadelphia. Her educational experience has extended to Washington, DC, where she was featured speaker at the 2013 “City National Leadership Summit,” as well as overseas in both Thailand and Albania.

Over the summer Miami Christian has undergone some big changes to its campus with new baseball and soccer fields, renovated bathrooms and more. The school offers K-3 through 12 education with dual enrollment and AP classes as well. Those interested in touring the school may call Chris Cuadra at 305-221-7754, Ext. 771.


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A graduate of the University of Florida with a major in Spanish, Burns has an extensive background in advertising, marketing and reciprocal trade, travel , non profit consulting and management. Before joining Miami's Community Newspapers as a columnist and marketing specialist, Gloria was the Executive Director of the Jr. Orange Bowl Committee (6 yrs.) and first Executive Director of the Coral Gables Community Foundation (14 yrs.) and the Pinecrest Community Foundation (1 ½ yrs) . Burns' volunteer activities led her to become a columnist for Community Newspapers writing Gloria’s Gab, that focuses on the non-profit activity, and a host of an online show, Gloria's Gab LIVE. Gloria serves the board of the Rotary Club of Coral Gables as Civic and Charity Chair, and is involved in the club's International Committee. She is an active Life Member of the Jr. Orange Bowl Committee and is Secretary of the Merrick Festival. She serves on the board of directors of the Coral Gables Woman' Club as Publicity Chair and also coordinates the club's monthly fundraiser for various charities with Gringo Bingo at Clutch Burger. In addition, Gloria participates in numerous other charitable events and is a member of the Business Forum Group, Profit Inc., the Greater Miami Festival & Events Association and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. In other volunteer activity, Gloria helps Miami Christian School with fund-raising and PR; is an Ambassador and volunteers for events for A Safe Haven for Newborns. She is an active member of the Music Ministry at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where she enjoys singing in the choir every weekend.