Graciela Carbajosa has been a proud member of the Bulldog Family since 2009. She is passionate about education, mentoring, and championing student voice. Ms. Carbajosa has served more than 18 years in education as a teacher, director of student activities, department chair, dean of academics, and assistant principal. She is a woman on a mission to equip students with the tools needed to flourish to their full potential and make a positive impact in the community.

Educational Background:

Bachelors  Degree from Florida International University

Major: Political Science

Minor: Education

Masters Degree from Nova Southeastern University

Major: Educational Leadership

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification

COVID-19 Contact Tracing Certification

Red Cross First Aid Certification 

Areas of FLDOE Certification:

Social Sciences 6-12

Educational Leadership K-12

Gifted Endorsement

Work Experience:

Mater Academy Middle/High 2004-2009

COHEA 2009-Present

Recognitions:

2007    Miami-Dade Council for the Social Studies Beginning Teacher of the Year Finalist (district-wide)

2009    Miami-Dade Council for the Social Studies Middle School Teacher of the Year Finalist (district-wide)

2011    Presenter at the College Board's Advanced Placement National Conference

2012    City of Hialeah Educational Academy Teacher of the Year

2013    Presenter at the College Board's Advanced Placement National Conference

2019    Bulldog Champion Recognition Recipient