Miami Coral Park High Educator Charlie De La Hose Honored for 33 Years of Teaching

Honoring Educator Charlie De La Hose

• 🏆 Charlie De La Hose is honored for his 33 years of teaching at Miami Coral Park High School, embodying passion, dedication, and innovation.
• 👨‍🏫 He began his career at the school as a student and returned to coach wrestling, lead the athletic department, and eventually direct the Engineering, Architecture, and Construction Magnets program.

Impact of the Magnets Program

• 🏗️ The Engineering, Architecture, and Construction Magnets program is a collaborative effort by several teachers, creating an incredible learning environment.
• 🤖 Under De La Hose's leadership, the robotics program has achieved numerous victories, winning local, state, national, and even World Tournament competitions.

Student Success and Future Pathways

• 🎓 Students from the program have gone on to attend elite universities like Duke, Stanford, Georgia Tech, and MIT, often on full scholarships.
• 💼 Graduates have secured high-level positions at Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Apple, and Amazon.
• 💬 De La Hose continues to guide former students on career decisions even into their late 30s and 40s.

Recognition and Future Investment

• 🎁 For his outstanding contributions, Mr. De La Hose received $1,000 in Publix gift cards from Public Supermarkets.
• 💡 He plans to reinvest the prize money directly into the program by purchasing meals for students attending competitions.
• 🌟 Students express deep gratitude for his guidance, crediting him with helping them discover new pathways and pursue fields like mechanical and electrical engineering.