Recognizing and Celebrating Broward County Public Schools Outstanding Teachers, Principals, Assistant Principals and School-Related Employees.  

Hend Hafez  
Mirror Lake Elementary School

Hend Hafez is an assistant principal at Mirror Lake Elementary School, where her career in education began 22 years ago as a substitute teacher. Hafez believes passionate educators are indispensable and can often make positive, indelible impacts on their students that last a lifetime.

“Hend is a passionate individual who always goes above and beyond the call of duty. She is a motivator to others, including myself as she is the most positive person anyone will ever meet,” Principal Marlen Veliz said. “Her happy place is being with the kids. Students, teachers, staff and parents alike look to her for guidance and support.”  

Shadrack Henry  
Everglades High School 

Henry Shadrack is an assistant principal at Fort Lauderdale High School, where he has served the last seven years out of his 20 years as an educator at BCPS. Shadrack believes all students deserve access to a comprehensive educational experience that provides them with the academic and interpersonal skills they need to be independent, productive and self-sufficient adults.

“Mr. Henry represents the exemplary attributes of an outstanding educational leader. He continuously and methodically looks for ways to serve every member of the Everglades High School community,” Principal Sean Curran said. “Through his selfless leadership and hard work, Everglades High and the Everglades community have become a model for others to emulate.” ”