At the School Board Meeting of February 12, 2025, School Board Member Luisa Santos proffered agenda item B-7, recognizing Ms.

Vivian Ventura, an orchestra teacher at Southwood Middle School, was named the 2026 Francisco R. Walker Miami-Dade County ...

Southwood Middle School teacher Vivian Ventura was named Teacher of the Year by the district. Shortsighted actions can have big-time consequences for retired workers. Even Stevens alum Christy Carlson ...

Southwood Middle School Orchestra Director and South Region Teacher of the Year finalist Vivian Ventura speaks to guest after being named named 2026 Francisco R. Walker Teacher of the Year for ...

Vivian Ventura, an orchestra teacher at Southwood Middle School and a 20-year veteran of the school district. "I'm so grateful for the award, because I really wanted to highlight music programs ...

Guided by her motto, “Never Stop Learning,” Vivian Ventura was named top instructor after being selected as one of the top four instructors eligible for the award. For the past four years ...