Miami-Dade Public Schools name 2026 teacher of year

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Miami-Dade County Public Schools announce 2026 teacher of the year: ‘Music programs matter'
Drum roll please! Miami-Dade County Public Schools has announced their 2026 Francisco R. Walker Miami-Dade County Teacher of the Year, and the prestigious award goes to… Vivian Ventura, an orchestra teacher at Southwood Middle School and 20-year veteran of the school district.
Miami-Dade Public Schools names 2026 Teacher of the Year
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Vivian Ventura, an orchestra teacher at Southwood Middle School has been named the 2026 Francisco R. Walker Miami-Dade County Teacher of the Year. Ventura, a 20-year veteran teacher with the district, was recognized during a ceremony at the DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport & Convention Center on Tuesday night.
‘I believe in public schools’: Middle school educator wins Miami-Dade Teacher of the Year
Taking the stage at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center, Vivian Ventura received a 2025 Toyota Corolla, a $3,500 cash prize, and a gift basket.
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Orchestra teacher at Southwood Middle wins Miami-Dade top teacher of the year
Miami-Dade County Public Schools named their top teacher of the year Tuesday night.Guided by her motto, “Never Stop Learning,” Vivian<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
Vivian Ventura named Miami-Dade's 2026 Teacher of the Year
Southwood Middle School orchestra teacher Vivian Ventura has taught kids to play music in the school district for 20 years.
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