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Inventor and entrepreneur Ivan Yaeger visited my classroom at Yeshiva Elementary School on
opening week. Currently, he is teaching a class for the girls’ middle school. Students are
enthralled by his presentation which included opportunities to operate the robotic arm he
invented.
Thank you, Honorable Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava for stopping by Yeshiva Elementary School to see Rabbi Larson's Second Graders master the Shemoneh Esrei in Hebrew, together with its English translation. 
Receiving a special special recognition from Ms. Lucia Baez-Geller at the May 2022 Miami-Dade School Board meeting.
Participating in the First Annual Administrative Retreat for the Talmudic University (TU) consortium of schools, which includes Yeshiva Elementary School, Yeshiva Middle School, Aderes, Mechina, and TU.
Thank you, Honorable Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava for stopping by Yeshiva Elementary School to see Rabbi Larson's Second Graders master the Shemoneh Esrei in Hebrew, together with its English translation. 
Sharing ideas with Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent, Archdiocese of Miami.
Together with Rabbi Yisroel Moshe Janowski, Yeshiva Elementary School's Head of School, and State Rep. James Bush III at Yeshiva Elementary School.
Discussing the strategic plan at the Administrative Retreat, which was held on January 27, 2022 at TU's Pennsylvania Campus. The atmosphere was warm inside while temperatures outside fell below 10 degrees. Rabbi Yitzhak Zweig, President, organized the Retreat.
Meeting with Danny Aqua, John F. Kirtley and Mimi Jankovits at Yeshiva Elementary School.
Legendary teacher Doug Burris inspired students for 40 years at Miami Beach Senior High.
Meeting with students. Some of Dr. Karp's policy initiatives were created based on student, parent and teacher input.
Dr. Karp with his wife, Danielle, and sons Herschel, Benjamin and Samson at Virginia A. Boone
Highland Oaks Elementary School with Mr. Fong, Principal.
The Friendship Circle provides friendship and acceptance to individuals who have special needs.
Student leaders in the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project volunteering.
Nissim Black, songwriter, record producer and rapper, accepts a proclamation at a Miami-Dade School Board meeting.
Out and about at Biscayne Beach Elementary where Dr. Karp taught for 13 consecutive years.
M-DCPS opens the King Carter Academy of Trade & Logistics.
Attending U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast. Herschel, Benjamin and Samson attended many of the breakfasts over the years.
NBA Hall of Famer Ray Allen donates funds to support the opening of a new computer lab at Miami Beach Fienberg-Fisher K-8.
Greeting former Governor and current United States Senator Rick Scott at Ojus Elementary.
A campaign was created to address children's safety and the issue of online solicitation from one of Dr. Karp's initiatives as a board member on The Children's Trust.
Dr. Karp was the recipient of the South Florida Veterinary People, Pets and Vets award in 2004
and 2010 for his work with Miami-Dade County Animal Services and the Humane Society of
Greater Miami.
Several initiatives were proffered by Dr. Karp to address sexual abuse, and sex trafficking and exploitation, where partnerships were forged with community organizations such as the Women's Fund and The Children's Trust.
Mayor Norman Edelcup was a driving force in ensuring that a public school would be opened in
the city of Sunny Isles Beach.
Dr. Rosann Sidener, Dr. Solomon Lichter, Dr. Jeanne Friedman, past principals of Miami Beach Senior High School.
School Board members Hon. Dr. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway and Hon. Raquel Regalado.
Tracy Wilson Mourning and Principal Sally Alayon. Tracy Mourning is responsible for the
creation of the Honey Shine Mentoring Program whose mission is to encourage the balance of
mind, body, and soul in girls and young women. After serving as a principal, Mrs. Alayon ran
the school district’s mental health department.
The STEAM Scholars Banquet was an initiative I created for the purpose of recognizing our
students who excelled in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.
Before STEAM, it was STEM—the Scholars Banquet is an annual celebration of the magnificent scholarly work our top science students perform in M-DCPS. 
Special thanks to Principal Dawn Baglos and Gala Chair Mindi Ratner and their tremendous efforts along with the Krop PTSA for putting together the Lightning Silent Auction Gala.
The Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes was named for Bob Graham, a former
Governor and Senator for the State of Florida.
Gloria Estefan at a Council of Educational Change event. Pictured is an unwrapped vinyl Miami Sound Machine album that when it was released, the name Gloria M. Fajardo appeared in the credits.
Dr. Karp interviews David Lawrence Jr. shortly after the release of Mr. Lawrence’s autobiography. Dr. Karp served on The Children’s Trust with Mr. Lawrence for 8 years and was part of the effort to gain approval through a voter referendum that allowed for further support for children’s programming in perpetuity. Currently, the investment benefits over 36,000 school-aged children and youth across Miami-Dade each year. Dr Karp’s initiatives while serving on the board also led to campaigns to stop sexual exploitation and online internet solicitation.
Recognizing the Superintendent fo the nation’s highest honor in urban education at the Council
of Great City Schools Green-Garner Award presentation. Under Superintendent Carvalho’s
leadership, students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools achieved top scores on national
assessments, and the district greatly expanded school choice options and dramatic increases in
high school graduation rates.
Mario Luis Kreutzberger Blumenfeld known as Don Francisco is best known for hosting Sabado
Gigante. His show lasted over 53 years making it the longest running TV variety show. He is a
member of the Television Academy Hall of Fame.
Dr. Karp addressing Student Government Association presidents from every high school in District 3. Meetings were scheduled during the school year with SGA to elicit input and feedback on issues of importance to students. 
Ruth Karp’s 90 th birthday and recognition fo the many art demonstrations she gave in Miami-
Dade County Public Schools. Here she is pictured with her husband of 72 years and WW2
veteran Irving Karp along with their children and grandchildren, and Miami Beach City Manager
Jimmy Morales.
Recognizing the Days of Remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust with Mr. Alex Gross, Mr. David Mermelstein, Mr. Juergen T. Borsch, German Consul General, Miami and Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff, District Education Specialist/Holocaust Education.
Getting the latest on new security measures for schools from Retired School Board Chief of Police Ian Moffett.
Attending an educational forum at Miami-Dade College hosted by Sybrina Fulton in memory of her son Trayvon Martin.
Jeannette Green, who was in Dr. Karp’s Gifted class, is currently teaching at Norman S. Edelcup Sunny Isles Beach K-8.
Rabbi Yitzchak Zweig, President of the Talmudic University consortium of schools, announces Dr. Karp as the recipient of the Yeshiva Elementary School, Yeshiva Middle School and Aderes Educational Leadership Award.
The Doc Martin Show from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. on WFTL-AM. “You lucky people.”
After Meet the Press, This Week With David Brinkley, and Face the Nation, you could hear The World According to Karp and Davis with Dr. Martin Karp and Mark Anthony Davis on WSBH-AM.
The World According to Karp and Davis live at The News Café on Ocean Drive.
The Pulse on CABLE T.A.P. with Martin Karp and Mark Davis.
Lois and Karp (Dr. Lois Krop and Dr. Martin Karp) on WFTL-AM.
Anchors Away with Cliff Schulman. Anchors Away provides sailing opportunities for students with disabilities. 
Aventura Commissioner Hon. Paul Kruss, 101-years young patron at Mo’s and Hon. Gabe Groisman
Dr. Rudy Crew at a School Board meeting as Miami-Dade Superintendent. The school district’s
facilities department was revamped during his tenure, which directly benefited District 3
including Miami Beach, Bay Harbor Islands, North Miami, Sunny Isles Beach, and Northeast
Miami-Dade.
Perla Tabares Hantman SBAB re-naming ceremony in March 2025 with current and former
school board members and Superintendent Jose Dotres.
Ms. Pearson Bryant was recognized at Fulford Elementary’s 100th birthday celebration in May 2025. Ms. Bryant integrated Fulford Elementary in 1960.
Recognizing the Miami Lighthouse Heiken Children's Vision Program for distinguished services to county schoolchildren.
Thanks to Julian Santos for inviting me to speak at the People’s Progressive Caucus of Miami-Dade
It was great seeing School Board member The Hon. Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall on the journey at Charles R. Drew K-8 Center.
School for Advanced Studies graduation with Drs. Navarro, Feldman and Bendross-Mindingall.
Ruth and Irving Karp at a retreat hosted by the Dade Association of School Administrators.
Speaker Martin Luther King III. Also pictured is Dr. Robert B. Ingram who will always be
remembered for his inspirational messages and for catchphrases including “Read to Lead,” and
“Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork.”
M-DCPS received $1 million in honor of King Carter. The contribution will be used to finance the King Carter Trade and Logistics Academy, at Miami Northwestern and Miami Central Senior High schools in memory of 6-year-old King Javon Carter.
Partnering with local businesses such as Euphoria Water. Pictured here is Rabbi Zalman
Lipskar.
El Herald’s Person of the Day.
A frequent phrase heard at DASA over the years was “Karp’s Kids Can.” Thank you to everyone for welcoming us. 
Governor Jeb Bush. Many years earlier, Gov. Bush was a guest along with Hugh Rodham on a TV program produced by students in Dr. Karp’s Gifted Program.
Herschel Karp and Governor Charlie Crist at ATM Senior High Biscayne Bay Campus in North
Miami.
Current School Board members in attendance at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
included Hon. Marta Perez, Hon. Robert B. Ingram and Hon. Ana Rivas Logan.
Receiving an invitation from the United Teachers of Dade and attending one of many events for
teachers.
Joined by Hon. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway, Samson Raphael Karp, Hon. G. Holmes Braddock, Hon.
Sen. Frederica Wilson, Hon. Betsy Kaplan, Paul Wilson, Hon. Michael M. Krop and
Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho
Current School Board members in attendance at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast included Hon. Marta Perez, Hon. Robert B. Ingram and Hon. Ana Rivas Logan.
Civics lessons are taught inside and outside the classroom. Pictured here is Benji Karp.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools wins the Broad Prize, the top national award in urban education.
Meeting with U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen in District 3.
Benji Karp with former Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez who is currently serving as a United States Congressman.
Superintendent Carvalho speaking at a silent auction gala where I was the honoree.
With Governor Lawton Chiles. Mrs. Pam Malley and students in the Biscayne Elementary School Gifted Program. For student pictures, visit the Classroom Photos link on this website.
Kindness rules! The Turken family has made a tremendous and lasting impact on our
community through their generosity and love, which has changed many lives. Visit
jbtheartaward.com to learn more about The Jennifer Beth Turken Heart Award. Pictured here:
Bobby, Dana, Sam, Danny, and Region Superintendent Enid Weisman.
Benji Karp with former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio who is
currently serving as the United States Secretary of State.
The 8th Annual Lightning Silent Auction Gala with Principal Dawn Baglos.
Throughout the years, Danielle Karp provided great insight and feedback on education issues and many policy initiatives that came before the School Board. Here she is enjoying a break at a retreat hosted by the Dade Association of School Administrators.
Tremendous gains were made under the leadership of Principal Olga Figueras at Fienberg Fisher Elementary.
Meeting at the School Board Administration Building with Robert Loupo to discuss ways to strengthen anti-bullying measures, and make them more effective.
The Links Project connecting the business community of Miami Beach with education. Students and business leaders standing hand in hand from the site of MB High School to the Miami
Beach Chamber of Commerce building. The Links Project provides grants to teachers
throughout the school. Congrats Jerry Libbin and all involved in this great achievement!
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