2020-2021 DAEA Award Winners

Jackie Hinchey-Sipes Career Service Award
Teresa Colon
Coral Terrace Elementary


Skevy Ralis Art Education Award
Kirstie Martinez, Crestview/Ruth K. Broad Bay Elem
Jennifer Berse, Southwood Middle 

Maitejosune Urrechaga, Terra Senior High


Paul Heithaus Outstanding Administrator Award
Sharon Gonzalez
Principal, West Hialeah Gardens El.


Retired Art Educator Award
Zaida Ruiz
Dr. Carlos Finlay Elementary

Claritha Perry
Calusa Elementary


Community Service Institute/Commercial/Corporate Award
Theo Long 
Biscayne Nature Center

Noor Blazekovic & Andrea Forero
MDC Hialeah Gallery


Dr. Clem Pennington Lifetime Achievement Award
Laurie Russel

 

New Professional Award

Belaxis Buil

Benjamin Franklin K8

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Daniel Cortada

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Special Needs Award

Aliana Ochoa

Pinecrest Elementary

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Local Art Ed Assoc. Leader Award

Zahra Farooq

West Lakes Preparatoary

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