Dr. Christina Ravelo, Fellow

Palm Springs North Elementary School

Miami, FL

Dr. Christina Ravelo has served as an educator for the Miami-Dade County Public School System for 27 years. Christina began her career as a teacher at Arcola Lake Elementary School where she taught for 9 years. She began her leadership journey in 2004 as the Technology Coordinator of Palm Springs North Elementary School. In 2011, she was honored with the opportunity to become the Assistant Principal in that very school, where she remained until 2016. In 2016, Christina was promoted to Principal of Norland Elementary where she led and sustained the school to an increased accountability grade of a B, the learning gains of the lowest 25% subgroup in reading and math exceeded in both the District and State measures, and overall learnings in math surpassed the State. Three years later, she was transferred to Palm Springs Elementary School as Principal where she led the school to overall learning gains in reading that exceeded the District. In 2021, she was awarded the opportunity to return home to Palm Springs North Elementary as the proud Principal, where she led the school in achieving the accountability grade of an A meeting adequate yearly progress requirements for all subgroups. Christina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Florida International University, a Master of Science degree in Educational Computing and Technology from Barry University, and a Doctor of Education degree in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. She has a passion for academic excellence and building positive relationships with all stakeholders.

Stefanie Berrios, Ally

CCHL

Palm Springs North Elementary School

Miami, FL

Stefanie Berrios began her teaching journey in Lee County, Florida in 2007. After teaching 3rd grade for three years, she transferred to Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Stefanie had the opportunity to work at Miami Lakes K-8 Center and Bunche Park, prior to being part of Palm Springs North Elementary in 2014. Throughout the eight years at Palm Springs North Elementary, she has been given the opportunity to serve as Math Department chairperson, grade level chairperson, Cambridge coordinator, Safety Patrol sponsor, Digital Leader Network (DLN), and became part of the Professional Learning Support Team. She recently became the STEAM Liaison and PD Liaison. These professional experiences have allowed Stefanie to strengthen her leadership skills. This past summer, she was accepted into the Building Excellence in Novice Leaders through Challenges and High Expectations Program (BENCH), where she will have the opportunity to partake in a scaffolded system of support that will include mentoring, coaching, professional development, and field experience opportunities for aspiring Assistant Principals. Stefanie obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education K-6 with ESOL endorsement from Florida Gulf Coast University and a Masters in Curriculum Instruction and Master of Education in Educational Leadership. Stefanie is an instructional leader committed to increasing student achievement and meeting the individualized needs of all learners. She is committed to establishing a safe learning environment that supports diversity, equality, and inclusion. Devoted to a shared vision of enriching the lives of all students by striving for excellences, while cultivating positive relations with all stakeholders.