THE BIG VICTORIES PODCAST EPISODE #13

Aramis Donell Ayala she is Mom. Wife. Civil Rights Advocate. Cancer Survivor. Barrier-Breaker. Candidate for Florida Attorney General. Aramis Donell Ayala she/her/hers. Mom. Wife. Civil Rights Advocate. Cancer Survivor. Ayala, the first African American state attorney in Florida, Our Second feature guest is Principal Mr. Alejandro Madrigal is the Principal, of C. G. Bethel High School, North Miami Beach, Florida. Principal Madrigal has guided and assisted over 600 at-risk high school students earn their high school diploma as Principal/School Leader of C. G. Bethel High School in N. Miami Beach, Florida. During a 21-year accomplished educational career, Alex has shown his deep commitment to student success, and has displayed a unique ability to motivate and inspire students and staff. Building team cohesion has been at the core of Alex’s career since he served as the Defensive Line Coach and Recruitment Coordinator for his alma mater’s football team. From there, he served as the Dean of Students at Citrus Grove Middle School in Miami, and Goleman Senior High School in Miami Lakes. At both schools, Alex led the “Students-at-risk” programs, coordinated FCAT tutoring, oversaw school discipline and attendance, and continued to coach both football and track and field. As Principal of C.G. Bethel since 2011, Alex has led the school through the AdvanceED (SACS) accreditation process twice, maintained continuity of staff (80% has been in place since 2011), earned a positive school rating of “Maintaining” in 2016-17, and sustained consistent student enrollment.