From Self-Contained InD Teacher to Principal of the Year Finalist . It's been an honor & privilege to serve 25 years in our amazing community & represent the Office of Postsecondary and Career Technical Education! Thank you to all that have supported me 🙏

Thank you Mrs. Osborne and the LHTC family! Proud to represent OPCTE 🙌

Thank you Mrs. Osborne for your mentorship and friendship. Working alongside you was not only an honor but a privilege. Looking forward to celebrating a wonderful evening of achievements on April 16! 🙌✨️🎊

Happy #305day ! 🌴 Celebrate the Magic City by investing in your future. Join our Health Sciences classes with MBA at our NMB Senior High campus 🩺✨Enroll today! 🙌 305-531-0451 miamibeachadult.com #yourbestchoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. @MJLewsi13 Rene Mantilla CareerSource SFL

Public education showed up strong this morning. 💙MBA joined forces with our day school partners at @fienbergfisher at the Superintendent’s 5K supporting Miami-Dade Schools Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Michael A. Lewis, Ed.D. Rene Mantilla DA Dorsey Technical College #yourbestchoiceMDCPS #OPCTE City of Miami Beach

Supporting the Miami-Dade Schools Supt 5k alongside with my OOC/WLRN team! #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

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Learn more and join our Surgical Technology Program to gain hands-on training and prepare to work alongside surgical teams in the operating room. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #StepUpToSuccess

Today, our Principal of the Year finalist, Dr. Cristina Ugalde, recognized our valued community partners, Santorini by Georgios & @CAOBakery #7 for their generous support. A great example of the power of community partnerships. Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Michael A. Lewis, Ed.D. Rene Mantilla

This #WomensHistoryMonth, a new #EdVentures305 highlights women across Miami-Dade Schools breaking barriers. From a Carver Middle School sailor to Miami Coral Park Senior High School wrestlers to a Miami Springs Senior High alumna paving the way. Watch: youtu.be/TtuI2EIOPo4 #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

Our senior learners showcased their creativity and talent at yesterday’s Art Exhibition 🎨 with our partner Unidad of Miami Beach #yourbestchoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Michael A. Lewis, Ed.D. Rene Mantilla City of Miami Beach

Proud to celebrate our Principal of the Year Finalist Dr. Cristina Ugalde with our Miami Beach Fienberg-Fisher K-8 & NMB HighSchool family #yourbestchoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Michael A. Lewis, Ed.D. Rene Mantilla Susana Mauri instagram.com/reel/DV4iwDjAq…

Proud to present Project SOAR to the City of Miami Beach Disability Access Committee, empowering young adults (22–26) with unique abilities for today’s workforce. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #InclusiveEducation Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Michael A. Lewis, Ed.D. Rene Mantilla City of Miami Beach

Throwback to "Last of the Century, Best of the Century" Hialeah-Miami Lakes C/O 99 😁 Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Michael A. Lewis, Ed.D. Rene Mantilla Miami-Dade Schools

Make your 2⃣0⃣2⃣6⃣ dreams come true with MBA! 📞305-531-0451 or 🌐miamibeachadult.com & let us take you to new heights. #Phlebotomy #English #GED #AdultHighSchool #CTE #yourbestchoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Rene Mantilla Susana Mauri CareerSource SFL City of Miami Beach CityofNMB

Preparing to launch the BRIDGE Program with the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities! Creating pathways for success and independence. 💙 #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #StepUpToSuccess

Creativity is thriving across Miami-Dade Schools 🎭🎨! Learn about the programs that turn student passion into skills on stage and on canvas. Plus, we highlight Dr. Yesenia Aponte, a Hialeah High School T-Bred, now leading the Great M-DCPS North Region. 🎬: youtu.be/2MHk96t86_k

Proud mom moment ❤️ My daughter Mia was officially inducted into Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Cadet Program Class 2501 today. Out of 34 cadets, she was 1 of 7 girls to complete the program. This is an invaluable opportunity to serve her community. #firefighter🔥🚒

Thank you Ms. Mendez our AP NMB HighSchool campus for your hardwork and dedication. We appreciate you! #yourbestchoiceMDCPS #APWeek26 Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Michael A. Lewis, Ed.D. Rene Mantilla Madeline Mendez

Inspiring Excellence in Leadership! We are soaring to new heights as we celebrate our four phenomenal finalists for the 2026 M-DCPS Principal of the Year! These visionary leaders go above and beyond to cultivate success in every classroom. Join us online to see who takes center

After 25 years in education, I’ve learned that growth never stops. Ed Leadership FIU Cohort 1 was a defining chapter in my journey one that deepened how I think about leadership and practice. Honored to be featured on their Program Highlight: case.fiu.edu/eps/students/g…