By Khimmoy Hudson Teaching is an art. The work of a good artist, or teacher, can be best described as ingenious, inspiring, and oftentimes spontaneous—this is the true essence of education. The oeuvre of Mrs. Erica Evans-DeSimone is characterized by her colorful passion for teaching, her brushstrokes of wisdom, and her unique approach to delivering…
By Kelly Sanchez For months, politicians, doctors, parents and teachers have debated whether schools across the country should reopen amidst the rising rate of COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths. Earlier this Wednesday, Superintendent Carvalho announced that schools will commence on August 31 via My School Online (MSO). The long awaited decision comes as a result…
Kelly Sanchez The novel Coronavirus took a lot from the Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) class of 2020 – from Grad Bash and prom, to their graduation ceremony – but it could not take their spirit. On Thursday, June 18, 2020, MLEC honored the class of 2020 with a graduation parade. Students had the opportunity…
From Our May/ June Issue By Devin Dubon The ending is almost as hard as a beginning. To start something new—whether it be a class, a relationship, an assignment, or a goodbye letter—is a daunting task, fret with nervousness and anxiety. But, just as well, an ending is often filled with sadness and trepidation: the…
From Our May/June Issue By Abigail Castro If you would have told my ninth grade self that I would become an editor for The Harbinger or develop a passion for journalism I would’ve told you that you were crazy. I was going to become a world renowned pastry chef and open my own bakery, or…
To the Seniors, A few months ago, we walked through the halls of MLEC holding up our decorated senior crowns for our last first day as high school students. We faced nothing but the school year ahead of us, looking forward to finally having fairy-tale moments that we grew up watching in movies and TV….