Project Description
Cadian Collman-Perez, Fellow
Maritime and Science Technology Academy
Miami, FL
Dr. Cadian Collman-Perez is the current Principal of Maritime and Science Technology (MAST) Academy, a Nationally Recognized School of Excellence, a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, and a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Gold Apple School. In her role as principal, Dr. Collman-Perez is known for her student-centric approach, communication transparency and collaborating with all stakeholders to bring about positive outcomes. Dr. Collman-Perez enjoys supporting her staff and helping students realize their full potential with the understanding that education is truly the key to a better life and community. Dr. Collman-Perez is passionate about the power of education and is a major advocate of student voice, inclusion, mental health, and mindfulness. She is always ready and available to support and advocate for all students. Dr. Collman-Perez is an alumna of University of Houston and Nova Southeastern University where she earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Doctor of Education Degrees. She has presented at numerous conferences and served on a wide range of panels and committees within Miami Dade County Public Schools, Florida Department of Education, The New Mexico Consortium of Schools, and for The Johns Hopkins University EWI Project to name a few. In her role as an Executive Lead Principal in M-DCPS, she supports and mentors several principals. Dr. Collman-Perez enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. She is happily married with two children.
Unethia Fox, Ally
CAP Advisor
Maritime and Science Technology Academy
Miami, FL
Ms. Unethia "Nikki" Fox is a graduate of South Miami Senior High. After attending Nova Southeastern University on an Athletic Scholarship and graduating with honors in 2002, she began her career as an educator at South Miami Senior High School. Over the course of 20 years, she has had the opportunity to work in many capacities such as special education math teacher, a coach, mentor, teacher leader, member of the PLST team, and currently as a CAP Advisor at MAST Academy. Ms. Fox coaches several sports and takes great pride in sharing in the success of the young ladies over the course of their time as student athletes and in their current professional careers. As she grew over the years, she continued on her educational path and completed a master’s degree in Mathematics Education from Nova Southeastern in 2006 and a specialist degree in Special Education from Florida Memorial University in 2017. As Ms. Fox moves forward on her journey, she hopes it continues to be memorable and impactful in the lives of students.