Administrative Director of Career and Technical Education in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Working to ensure all students are both college and career ready.

Miami, FL
Joined April 2009
Proud of our @CTEMiami students serving at the #MDCPSSTEAM seminar! Community service+hands-on STEAM=Portrait of a Graduate in action(Community Champs,Collaborators, Problem Solvers,Resilient Grads).#MDCPSYourBestChoice is more than a hashtag it’s preparation for purpose
#MDCPSSTEAM and @CTEMiami culinary students working to bring our @MDCPS families together to support our community. SECME Saturday seminar happening now! #MDCPSYourBestChoice
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🎟️✨ YOUR TICKET TO SUCCESS! 💼📈 Our dedicated FBLA advisors gathered for specialized training to prepare for an incredible year of student leadership, competition prep, and chapter success! 🏆🌟 #MDCPS #CTEMiami #FBLA #FutureReady @miamisupt @miamischools @academicsmdcps
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Empowering the next generation of leaders! 👩‍🍳💼✨ Our FCCLA Leadership Skills Day Workshop gave educators and students the inside track on district, state, and national competition requirements while building essential communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills! 🏆🌟
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Yesterday, during #NationalInternDay, we celebrated the culmination of an incredible summer for our 2026 Summer Youth Internship Program interns! After weeks of learning, collaborating, and gaining real-world workplace experience, our interns delivered their final presentations, showcasing the projects, insights, and skills they developed during their time at The Children’s Trust. From day one, they brought enthusiasm, creativity, and fresh perspectives to our organization. Today’s presentations reflected not only what they accomplished, but also how much they’ve grown, and we couldn’t be prouder of all they achieved. Thank you, interns, for an inspiring summer. Your future is bright, and we're honored to have been part of your journey! #SYIP #YouthLeadership #FutureReady #TheChildrensTrust #MiamiDadeYouth
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Lupe Diaz retweeted
The future is bright for the 2026 SYIP class. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS
Happy National Intern Day 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #YourBestChoiceMDCPS
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Lupe Diaz retweeted
An amazing class of student interns. So proud of what they have accomplished and the bright future ahead of them. College and career ready! #2026SYIP #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #MDCPSSTEAM @CTEMiami
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For Nation Intern Day, I hosted a pickleball clinic for my SYIP Interns at City of Doral. @CTEMiami @drldiaz
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Thank you to the student fellows from the Office of Miami-Dade County School Board Member Luisa Santos for visiting City Hall today and participating in a special tour hosted by Vice Mayor Jenifer Bailey.
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💙 The one where you meet our interns. 🫶 Join us in welcoming our four amazing interns who are working at #EdFed as part of the Summer Youth Internship Program!
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.@MDCPS is your best choice for summer interns because our students come orepared w/durable skills training & many w/ valuable industry-recognized credentials across more than 120 career/technical (CTE) pathways through our robust Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP). (1/3) – at Florida, USA
Congratulations to Ryan Rios, a recent Barbara Goleman graduate, on earning his CompTIA Security+ certification while still a 12th-grade student! His achievement also earned him 3 college credits through Florida's Gold Standard Career Pathways program. We're proud of you, Ryan!
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@CTEMiami we connect forward-thinking employers w/ motivated, skilled HS students who already bring real-world competencies in IT, cybersecurity, healthcare, business, engineering & more. (2/3) – at Florida, USA
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There’s still time to participate! Employers can still register to host interns this summer. Sign up at: miamiinterns.org By partnering with us, you gain access to talented local students while helping shape Miami’s future workforce. Spots are filling quickly! (3/3) – at Florida, USA
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As we celebrate America 250 and close the school year @MDCPS proudly honors the extraordinary impact of our teachers. Every day, teachers lead w/ innovation, dedication & excellence, bringing powerful programs to life for our students & community. Thank you.#YourBestChoiceMDCPS – at Florida, USA
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Celebrating 12 students who earned industry‑recognized drone operation credentials that open doors in aviation,construction,public safety, agriculture,logistics, & more. Their hard work shows what’s possible when students are given real pathways to high‑skill, high‑wage futures. – at Florida, USA
The future is taking flight. Last Thursday, 12 students from Homestead Senior High and South Dade Senior High earned Drone Aviation Certifications at Miami Dade College Homestead Campus. Students also received drones to continue developing their aviation skills. @suptdotres
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.@MDCPS, this journey starts early. Our @CTEMiami programs introduce career‑connected learning, incl. drone technology, beginning in middle school so students build confidence, technical mastery, & a vision for what’s possible. These are the skills shaping tomorrow’s workforce. – at Florida, USA
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This success reflects the power of secondary ed, higher ed, & industry working together to prepare students for what’s next. Grateful to @MDCollege for expanding oppty's & helping students step boldly into their futures as CTE is the program that keeps on giving throughout life. – at Florida, USA
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Proud to celebrate our CINEMA Program Schools and the outstanding student filmmakers across MDCPS, with special recognition to the award‑winning team from John A. Ferguson SHS – at Florida, USA
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The CINEMA Program reflects our mission to expand career‑connected learning in the Arts & Communication sectors. Students gain real experience in production, storytelling, and media creation, skills that lead directly to future academic and workforce opportunities. – at Florida, USA
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Grateful for our dedicated teacher site coordinators and for the long‑standing partnership with the Florida Film Institute, led by Ms. Stephanie Martino. Together, we elevate student voice & expand access to meaningful, industry‑aligned learning. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS – at Florida, USA
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Yesterday we celebrated excellence at the William H. Turner Technical Arts High School Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Health Science students received their pins and lamps, symbolizing compassion, service, and commitment to patient care. Congratulations to the Class of 2026.
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