Mrs. Jacqueline T. Lewis has worked for the Miami-Dade County Public School System for 30 years, as a teacher, department chairperson, team leader, and assistant principal of Curriculum and Administration. Her certification is in the areas of Elementary Education and Early Childhood. She holds a Masters degree in Administration/Supervision. Mrs. Lewis successfully completed the District Executive Training Program for Principals (ETP). As an assistant principal, she has worked closely with teachers, students, and the community at large. During her tenure as assistant principal, Mrs. Lewis implemented several programs and initiatives to increase student achievement. She has supervised the Exceptional Student Education Program (ESE) and assisted the ESE in accessing the general curriculum. She also developed reward, incentive programs and field trips to recognize students with school wide perfect attendance. Mrs. Lewis is very knowledgeable with FTE, Attendance, Curriculum, and Scheduling.

Mrs. Lewis joined the José Martí Middle School family in the year 2000. She is proud to be a Silver Knight and an Assistant Principal in the Social Studies and ESOL Departments. Mrs. Lewis is working hard toward her goal of improving student attendance at José Martí. She is constantly striving to improve student achievement.

Mrs. Lewis has been awarded and recognized throughout her tenure with numerous accolades for outstanding service, dedication, appreciation, and commitment to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Ms. Elena Cabrera began her career in Miami-Dade County Public Schools in 1998 as a Reading teacher at Hialeah Middle School. She was later recognized by the faculty and staff as the Rookie Teacher of the Year. At Hialeah Middle School she held several leadership positions such as:  Team Leader, Language Arts Dept. Chair, and school administrator for FCAT Explorer and Edusoft. During her four years as a classroom teacher, she taught Reading to FCAT Level 1 & 2 students, as well as Dance. She also served as the club sponsor for Reading, National Junior Honor Society, Drama, and Dance.  Ms. Cabrera in four short years was recognized again by the faculty and staff as Teacher of the Year. 

Upon earning her Masters degree in Reading, Ms. Cabrera became a Reading Leader for four years at Hialeah Middle School. She was given the opportunity to work extensively with data, curriculum, professional development, and literacy. Moreover, she was selected by the District to form part of the Special Literacy Cohort in 2005, where only fifteen reading coaches were selected to represent literacy among the levels of elementary and secondary. 

After receiving her Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership, Ms. Cabrera began her administrative career serving as an Assistant Principal at Jose Marti Middle.  She oversees the school's Curriculum, ESOL Department, and Student Services Department.  Ms. Cabrera strives to improve literacy and student achievement in all of the content areas. Her certification is in the areas of English (5-9) English (6-12), ESOL Endorsement, Reading (K-12), and Educational Leadership (K-12).

Mrs. Ivette Diaz-Rubio has been working in Miami Dade County Public Schools for eight years. She received her Bachelors degree in Varying Exceptionalities from Nova Southeastern University. She began teaching Emotionally Handicapped and Learning Disabled Middle school students. During her first year teaching, Mrs. Diaz-Rubio was named Rookie Teacher of the Year in her school.

Later she earned her Masters degree in Exceptional Student Education. She then became the ESE Inclusion Coordinator in her school in which she assisted and monitored the success of ESE students in General Curriculum classes.
Mrs. Diaz-Rubio has had various leadership roles such as a Team Leader and as EESAC Chair. She earned her Specialists degree in Educational Leadership which enabled her to aspire to an Assistant Principal position.

Mrs. Diaz-Rubio joined the José Martí Middle School family during the summer of 2006.  She is honored to be a Silver Knight and an Assistant Principal of ESE, Gifted, and Plant Operations. She is working hard toward her goals of improving student discipline and raising student achievement.  

Mrs. Diaz-Rubio values her teachers and staff and feels privileged to be working in such a positive and hard working environment.