Teacher of the Week

Congratulations!

Ms. Leilani Echezabal -Riverside Elementary

Leilani Echezabal is the Gifted teacher, grade level chair, and Youth Fair liaison at Riverside Elementary School. She also teaches after school at the Leadership Learning Center at St. John Bosco Catholic Church, where she helps students build academic, leadership, and life skills.

Originally from Miami, Leilani earned both her B.S. in Education and M.S. in Higher Education Administration from Florida International University. Her experience includes teaching students from kindergarten through college level.

Outside of the classroom, Leilani enjoys traveling, volunteering at horse rescues, supporting wildlife conservation, and spending time with her two Bengal cats.

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In education, our teachers and school leaders are true game changers who deserve to be celebrated. Whether you’re a fellow educator, parent, current student, or former student, we want to hear your stories about Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ teachers who have made a difference in your life or your child’s education.

Nominate a teacher in the form below – you can either type your story or upload a video (up to 90 seconds)! The teachers you celebrate might be showcased on the Miami Loves Teachers website, featured in our newsletters, or receive surprise celebrations and tokens of appreciation.

A winner will be selected each week by the College Football Playoff Foundation based on nominations received. Winners will receive a $1,000 DonorsChoose gift card to use for classroom projects. Please note that only current M-DCPS teachers in good standing are eligible to win. To nominate a Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ teacher, you and the teacher you are nominating must BOTH be signed up on the Miami Loves Teachers website (see the home page sign-up) and have submitted the nomination form below. Please do not forget to sign up on the homepage!

The Teacher of the Week contest is conducted and administered solely by the College Football Playoff Foundation, one of the founding partners of Miami Loves Teachers. The Education Fund is proud to share this wonderful opportunity, but is not responsible for the conduct, administration, or fulfillment of prizes.

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