Chantal Osborne has been named Miami-Dade County Public Schools Principal of the Year, reflecting her nearly three decades of dedication to education. Heading Lindsey Hopkins Technical College since 2021, Osborne emerged victorious at an award gala sponsored by the Dade Association of School Administrators, as reported by Miami-Dade County Public Schools. She takes home, not just the accolade, but also a $2,000 cash prize and the keys to a brand-new Toyota Corolla, courtesy of Headquarter Toyota.
During her tenure at M-DCPS, Osborne rose through the ranks from teacher to assistant principal, and then principal, impacting countless lives along the way. "It's such an exhilarating moment, not only to represent my district and my region and my students and school; it's a really personal achievement for myself, and it's truly amazing to see the outcome of tonight," Osborne told WSVN. An image of the triumphant moment was shared on social media, capturing the excitement with Osborne going home in a new car, as posted by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools on X.
Tonight’s winner is going home in a brand new car, courtesy of @HQToyota! #MDCPSPOY #YourBestChoiceMDCPS pic.twitter.com/2aYHsPafV8
— Miami-Dade Schools (@MDCPS) April 26, 2024
On the podium's other steps, Romulo Espinosa, Carol City Middle School's Assistant Principal, was named Assistant Principal of the Year for his 19-year service in education. Taken a teacher to math coach and curriculum support specialist and now a well-respected assistant principal, Espinosa expressed his ambitions as being "a trusted advocate for students and a source of motivation with our staff," aiming to "be reflective and improve upon ourselves," as per Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
The awards ceremony, set against the backdrop of educational achievement and aspiration, didn't just celebrate the winners but also the runners-up. In his role leading the Robert Morgan Educational Center, Kenneth L. Williams was recognized as Principal of the Year Runner-up, while South Dade Senior High's John Crary took home the Assistant Principal of the Year Runner-up accolade. Each of these educators has shown an undying commitment to the noble profession of molding young minds, as the student relishing the occasion during graduation ceremonies, reflected on the most memorable moments of her career..
The event highlighted the exceptional talent within M-DCPS and acknowledged the significant support from various partners, including Headquarter Toyota, who did not just sponsor the event, but also provided prizes for the honoured principals.
