The Advisory Board of Miami-Dade Public Schools’ NAF Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT) is delighted to announce that Gene Prescott, Chairman & CEO of Seaway Hotels Group was named South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year at the 32nd Annual Awards Luncheon held November 16, 2023 hosted by the Hyatt Regency Miami.Gene Prescott, a pioneering force in Florida’s vibrant [...]
This Year It Gets PersonalBy: Chenaya GerifinNorth Miami Senior HighAcademy of Health Sciences On October 26, 2023, North Miami Senior High School held what could easily be considered one of the most remarkable events of the academic year. The Health Science/HOSA academy organized the annual breast cancer walk, a cherished tradition at the school. This walk serves as [...]
In 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service awarded $10/7 million to 103 projects across the country under the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program. As one of the six grants awarded across Florida, Miami-Dade County Public Schools' (M-DCPS) Department of Career and Technical Education will implement a project entitled the [...]
The Academy of Finance's Unforgetta-Bowl-Athon, held on October 26 at Bird Bowl, was a resounding success. With more than 15 lanes sold and filled by our dedicated business and industry partners, we came together to support a great cause. The event raised over $5,000, which will be instrumental in providing support to both our students and teachers. [...]
The Unexpected in My Life by: Sofia Tapias John A. Ferguson Senior High Academy of Education Class of 2023 Life is a rollercoaster of unpredictable events, filled with unexpected happenings, changes in plans, and surprising results. One instance that came about in my life was when my Early Childhood teacher randomly called me in the middle of [...]
Miami-Dade County, known for its vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes, is gearing up to honor the trailblazers of the travel and tourism industry. The 32nd Annual South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year Award, presented by the esteemed Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Advisory Board (AOHT), is back, and the nomination window is officially open!Established in 1991 [...]
Miami-Dade County Public Schools' Department of Career and Technical Education (CTE) is thrilled to announce its selection as a semi-finalist in the prestigious Career Z Challenge. This recognition reflects the department’s unwavering commitment to excellence in preparing students for successful careers in various industries through its career pathway programs and largest number of nationally distinguished @NAFcareeracads. The [...]
At the NAF Next 2023 conference in Phoenix, a heartwarming full-circle moment unfolded as Julie Kennedy, a remarkable alumna of Miami Beach Senior High's Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, received the prestigious NAF Alumni Award. Julie graduated from the academy in 2004 and embarked on a successful career in the hospitality industry before transitioning to education at [...]
Robert Morgan Educational Center's Academy of Hospitality achieved a momentous milestone at the NAF Next 2023 conference in Phoenix by being honored with the prestigious Sandy Weil Award for Excellence. This recognition marks the fifth time that a program from Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has received this esteemed award since its inception in 2013, solidifying Miami's [...]
Miami, FL - Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) will be adding seven new Distinguished Academies to its established list of Distinguished NAF career academies. M-DCPS leads the nation with a total of 45 Distinguished NAF career academies, more than any other district in the country.Coral Gables Senior High Academy of Finance, Coral Reef Senior High Academy of [...]
