Dr. Cristy Ugalde

2026 Principal of the Year Finalist-M-DCPS|
2023 ACE of Florida John E. Lawrence Administrator of the Year| All views/tweetsRT/are my own not endorsements.

[Dr. Cristy Ugalde @CUgalde77]

Humbled & truly blessed to be recognized as a Principal of the Year Finalist! Thank you to the Office of Postsecondary Career & Technical Education for championing our mission. 🚀 #yourbestchoiceMDCPS @MDCPS @CareerSourceFL @ACEofFlorida

[Karla Ugalde @karlaugalde21]

.@WLRN Take Your Child to Work Day = a hit. Immersive and fun. Huge thanks to my team and our media manager for bringing it all to life, shoutout to Sam Gbadebo, Exec. Producer, for being the creative mind behind it. 👏

[Lindsey Hopkins Technical College @Lindsey_HTC]

We loved hosting our young visitors for Take Your Child to Work Day! Exposing them to different careers early helps spark curiosity and future possibilities. 💫
#YourBestChoiceMDCPS #StepUpToSuccess

[Miami Beach Adult & Continuing Education @miamibeachadult]

From the classroom to the real world! 🌎
Shoutout to @DennysDiner#9658 for partnering with Miami Beach Adult to give our Project SOAR students the opportunity to shine✨ #yourbestchoiceMDCPS
#CareerReady #CommunityImpact @SuptDotres @MjLewis13 @mantilla1776

[Miami Beach Adult & Continuing Education @miamibeachadult]

Flexible hours. Real results. 📈Earning your GED, Workforce English, or a career in Healthcare, we’ve got you covered from 9 AM to 9 PM. Stress-free learning starts here! 📷https://t.co/7N3jKYW0kP 📷#yourbestchoiceMDCPS
@SuptDotres @MjLewis13 @mantilla1776

[Dr. Cristy Ugalde @CUgalde77]

@KrisUgarteTorre Congratulations graduates🎊 🐾 Up!

[Dr. Cristy Ugalde @CUgalde77]

@EdLeadershipFIU Thank you 🐾 up!

[Ed Leadership FIU @EdLeadershipFIU]

Congratulations to our 3x Panther and Ed Leadership alum,Dr. Uglade for being a Principal of the Year Finalist. #PawsUp 🐾

[Krisdhal Ugarte Torre, EdD @KrisUgarteTorre]

Very proud of my Cohort 1 colleague! Was great to celebrate your accomplishment.

[Dr. Cristy Ugalde @CUgalde77]

Grateful for the incredible support at yesterday’s Principal of the Year Recognition. Thank you @CommishDanielaJ from @CityNMB & Commissioner Matteo-Salinas from @MiamiBeachNews for your presence & celebrating this moment with me. Truly grateful for it! 🙏🏽

[Dr. Cristy Ugalde @CUgalde77]

A true honor to be recognized with this proclamation from @commissionermms & @miamibeachnews. This proclamation isn’t just for me, it’s for everyone who’s been part of the mission. 💙 #yourbestchoiceMDCPS @SuptDotres @MjLewis13 @Rmantilladades1

[Karla Ugalde @karlaugalde21]

Thrilled to see @CUgalde77 recognized for her remarkable work 👏 Cristy changes lives everyday 🙌 Go Dr. POY!

[Miami-Dade Schools @MDCPS]

Meet Dr. Cristina Ugalde, a finalist for the 2026 Principal of the Year, representing Postsecondary Career and Technical Education at @miamibeachadult.

Take a closer look at her leadership and the impact she’s making in her school community: https://t.co/l4hD4wDnhi

Tune in April 16 at 6 p.m. to see who is named Principal of the Year.

[Miami Beach Adult & Continuing Education @miamibeachadult]

We’re proud of our Principal Dr. Cristina Ugalde for being a finalist for @MDCPS Principal of the Year. Good luck Dr. Ugalde! Get to know her👇. She is #yourbestchoiceMDCPS
@SuptDotres @MjLewis13 @mantilla1776 @MiamiBeachNews

https://t.co/oq2M9HE45L

[Dr. Cristy Ugalde @CUgalde77]

After 25 years in education, I’ve learned that growth never stops. @EdLeadershipFIU Cohort 1 was a defining chapter in my journey one that deepened how I think about leadership and practice. Honored to be featured on their Program Highlight:
https://t.co/ug2r2g9DA5

[Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. @SuptDotres]

Inspiring Excellence in Leadership! We are soaring to new heights as we celebrate our four phenomenal finalists for the 2026 M-DCPS Principal of the Year! These visionary leaders go above and beyond to cultivate success in every classroom. Join us online to see who takes center stage! https://t.co/iL990sUWpA. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

[Miami Beach Adult & Continuing Education @miamibeachadult]

Thank you Ms. Mendez our AP @NMBHigh campus for your hardwork and dedication. We appreciate you! #yourbestchoiceMDCPS #APWeek26 @SuptDotres @MjLewis13 @Rmantilladades1 @Madeline2176

[Dr. Cristy Ugalde @CUgalde77]

@AilletteD @MiamiDadeFire Thank you! 😁

[Dr. Cristy Ugalde @CUgalde77]

Proud mom moment ❤️
My daughter Mia was officially inducted into @MiamiDadeFire Cadet Program Class 2501 today. Out of 34 cadets, she was 1 of 7 girls to complete the program. This is an invaluable opportunity to serve her community. #firefighter🔥🚒

[Karla Ugalde @karlaugalde21]

Creativity is thriving across @MDCPS 🎭🎨! Learn about the programs that turn student passion into skills on stage and on canvas. Plus, we highlight Dr. @YeseniaAponte05, a @HialeahSenior T-Bred, now leading the Great @MDCPSNorth. 🎬: https://t.co/IHfUl7GIC3