Educator · Policy Maker · Public Servant · Volunteer

Dr. Martin Stewart Karp

Meir Shlomo

Thirty-five years championing education across Miami-Dade.

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Dean Four-Term Public Servant in Education Eagle Scout Shelter Pet Advocate
Dr. Martin Karp with his wife Danielle and sons Benjamin, Herschel, and Samson
Miami, FL
Dr. Martin Stewart Karp Educator · Policy Maker · Public Servant · Volunteer Pictured with wife Danielle, and sons Benjamin, Herschel and Samson Raphael.
A Career in Service
35
Years in
Education
16
Years on the
School Board
100+
Policy Initiatives
Approved
10k+
Students in the
H.O.P.E. Contest
17
Years on the WLRN
Community Advisory Board
32
Years Partnering with Miami-Dade Schools,
Miami-Dade Animal Services &
Humane Society of Greater Miami
36
Years as a
Scout Leader
300+
Written and Video
Testimonials →
Dr. Karp receiving a special recognition at a Miami-Dade School Board meeting, May 2022
Receiving a special recognition at a Miami-Dade School Board meeting in May 2022, two years after retiring from the School Board.
A classroom whiteboard greeting for Dr. Karp at Scheck Hillel Community School
Dr. Karp continues to teach, most recently at Scheck Hillel Community School (Spring of 2026).
Dr. Karp awarding student winners at the 31st Annual H.O.P.E. Contest
Awarding student winners at the 31st Annual H.O.P.E. Contest at Miami-Dade Animal Services Pet Adoption and Protection Center.
A Life in Education

Three decades shaping Miami-Dade's classrooms.

From founding a public school-private school collaborative gifted program in 1991 to representing District 3 on the Miami-Dade County School Board for four consecutive terms to teaching for 17 years to serving as a Dean of Academic Affairs and Community Engagement, Dr. Karp's career has been a through-line of advocacy for every child.

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Biography & background

Lifelong Miami-Dade resident. Ed.D. from the University of Miami, Graduate degree from Syracuse's Newhouse School of Public Communications. Husband. Father of three. Eagle Scout. Currently teaching and active in community service.

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Career highlights

Four-term Miami-Dade County School Board member. Vice Chair on four separate occasions. Chief of Staff at the Talmudic University consortium. Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern. Founder of the H.O.P.E. Contest.

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Signature initiatives

The 32-year H.O.P.E. Contest. The Success Center at Yeshiva Elementary. District-wide adoption of City Year and Health Connect in Our Schools in collaboration with The Children's Trust. Implementation of AVID and College Summit programs. Seven new schools were built and significant innovative academic programs were introduced in District 3 during his tenure.

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News & press

Recent coverage in the Digital Journal, Miami Wire, Miami New Times, Hamodia, Higher Education Review, and Miami Weekly, and OpEds in The Miami Herald — plus video and event highlights from across his career.

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In the News

Recent press coverage.

From local Miami publications to national outlets, recent coverage of Dr. Karp's work and recognition.

April 2026

Miami Beach Honors Dr. Karp at Centennial Gala

Miami Weekly
September 2025

Dr. Karp on Public Broadcasting Advisory Board Service

Higher Education Review
August 2025

30 Years & 10,000+ Students Take Action for Animals

Digital Journal
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Every child will enjoy learning and experience success by placing the focus on each child's strengths and areas of passion, and meeting them where they are.
— Guiding Principle, The Success Center
In Conversation

Speaking, media, & correspondence.

For speaking engagements, media inquiries, or correspondence regarding educational initiatives, community programs, and public service.

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