Carmen B. Fuentes

An educational leader with proven track record of driving academic success and fostering collaborative school environment. Expertise in curriculum development, staff training, and student engagement. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-driven approach that aligns with institutional goals and changing educational needs.

• Florida Department of Education Dr. Brian Dassler Leadership Academy, 2017 - Present
• Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS), 2012 - Present
• Dade Association of School Administrators (DASA), 2001 - Present
• MDCPS United Way Bell Club, 1991 - Present
• Community Partner with South Miami Heights, 2015 - 2018
• South Region Office Budget Review Committee, 2012 - 2017
• Community Partner with Campbell Drive K-8 Center, 2012 - 2015
• MEP Differentiated Pay Committee, 2012 - 2014
• Executive Lead Principal for South Regional Center/South Region Office, 2011 - 2014
• South Regional Center Budget Review Committee, 2011 - 2012
• District Attendance Review Committee, 2010 - 2014
• Miami Sunset Senior High School Feeder Pattern Assistant Lead Principal, 2010 - 2011
• Region Center IV Budget Review Committee, 2010 - 2011
• Region Center IV Retirement Committee, 2010 - 2011
• Region Center IV School Instructional Review Team, 2010 - 2011
• Supervising Administrator for Principal Preparation Program, 2010 - 2011
• Region Center IV Principal Professional Development Committee, 2009 - 2011
• Miami Sunset Senior High School Feeder Pattern Lead Principal, 2009 - 2010
• Region Center IV Francisco R. Walker Teacher of the Year Committee, 2009 - 2010
• Region V Mentor Principal to New Principals, 2009 - 2010
• Presenter, Principal’s Summer Heat “Developing & Maintaining Community Relations, 2009
• State of Florida Principal PROMISE Program, Cohort 5, 2008 - 2010
• South Regional Center Principal Professional Development Committee, 2007 - 2009
• South Regional Center Francisco R. Walker Teacher of the Year Committee, 2007 - 2008
• South Regional Center Retirement Committee, 2007 - 2008
• School Improvement Zone Principal Professional Development Committee, 2007 - 2009
• Principal and Assistant Principal Selection Committee, 2007
• “Autism Walks” Coordinator for Calusa Elementary, 2007 - 2017
• Community Partner with Santa Clara Elementary, 2007 - 2012
• Exceptional Student Education Superintendent Advisory Committee, 2004 - 2007
• Region VI School Improvement Plan Review Team, 2003 - 2006
• Region VI Curriculum Support Team, 2003 - 2006
• Region VI Bilingual and ESE Review Committee, 2003 - 2006
• Region VI Project Excellence Committee, 2003 - 2004

• Cleanest School in MDCPS, 2019 - Present
• STEM Bronze Designation-Kendall Square K8 Center
• STEM Silver Designation-Calusa Elementary, 2015 - 2018
• Community Blood Drive Centers of Florida Special Recognition Award, 2009 - 2018
• Nominated for Principal of the Year representing Miami Sunset Senior Feeder Pattern, 2012
• United States Department of Education National Blue-Ribbon Award, 2009
• Five Star School Award, 2008 - 2015
• Platinum Award for Superior School Performance, 2007 - 2008
• United Way Campaign
• Nominated for Assistant Principal of the Year representing Homestead Senior Feeder Pattern, 2002 - 2003