About
Andrew Mendosa
History Teacher and Soccer Coach
Greetings! My name is Mr. Mendosa and I am a high school History teacher in Miami, Florida. I am also coaching the boys soccer team this year. Our team is in need of a lot of equipment to make this season as successful and fun as possible. Thank you in advance for your support! #GoVikings
Steven Valentine
Teacher
As a second year Miami-Dade Teach for America Corp member and current Debate teacher at Miami Norland Senior High School, my future goals derive from the belief in the idea that all students deserve an equal education worthy of their hard work and dedication. Educational inequity stifles thousands of children each and every day so my work in the classroom is geared towards promoting equity for my students and the larger community across the nation. I currently hold a Bachelor's degree from the University at Albany (SUNY), and majored in English and Sociology with a minor in Education. It is my goal to eventually pursue my Master's degree in Educational Leadership to further my understanding of the education system and advance myself in practices inside of the classroom. Outside of the classroom, I also am the Miami Norland Wrestling team Assistant Coach and head Sponsor for The Norland Steppers performance team. It is my firm belief that students who participate in extra-curricular activities and sports gain preparedness for their future college schedules and workloads. Aside from these activities, it my vision that each student I have the pleasure of teaching or coaching, will attend and graduate from a 4-year institution.
Michael Wood
Norland Steppers
I am going into my fourth year as an educator in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. I am a currently teaching World History at Miami Norland Senior High School. I have dreams of one day becoming an Assistant Principal, then Principal, with my ultimate goal of being a Superintendent. I am an advocate of learning and higher education. I currently hold a Bachelors degree in Sociology and a Masters degree in Educational Leadership, while currently pursuing a Masters degree in Gifted Education. I am currently an Assistant Coach for the Wrestling team at my school, while also being a Head Coach for the Miami Norland Steppers. The reason for both of these activities is to give all students a different outlet for extracurricular activities.
Daniel Applewhite
Specialist
I am raising money to introduce my students to technology. With your help I can purchase 4 low cost computers and beginners coding software.