Mary A. Barba
Sheridan Technical College and High School

For the last five years, Mary Barba has served as the assistant principal at Sheridan Technical College & High School. Spanning more than 18 years, her career started as a fifth-grade classroom teacher. “I would like students to know that their voices need to be heard and their opinions matter. They have the power to effect change, not only for themselves, but for future generations as well,” says Ms. Barba. The first female athlete from Cooper City High School to receive a full-ride scholarship to a major university, Ms. Barba, has always focused on the big picture and her long-term goals.

Erin Brown
Hollywood Hills High School

“What matters most when educating our students,” says Erin Brown, assistant principal at Hollywood Hills High School, “is teaching them morals, perseverance and a strong work ethic.” An educator for more than 15 years, Ms. Brown goes to work each day with the purpose of providing a safe, engaging, and caring learning environment. “Throughout my career, I have learned that modeling the behavior you wish your students to exhibit, as well as establishing a caring relationship, will assist students in meeting the expectations set for them. As an educational leader, I believe it is our duty to help produce productive, ethical members of society.”

Dr. Moira Sweeting-Miller
Monarch High School

According to Dr. Moira Sweeting-Miller, assistant principal of Monarch High School, students succeed best when they are college, career and life ready. “This not only means that they are college or career bound when they graduate, but also that they are literate and able to think critically,” says Dr. Sweeting-Miller. She has worked with the District for more than 23 years and is a firm believer in lifelong learning. “I am dedicated to motivating and encouraging students and teachers to strive for excellence, and wish for every student to graduate, pursue his/her dreams with passion and most of all to dance like no one is watching.”