Chapter volunteers with Holmes students

Recognizing the positive impact that a solid educational foundation and nurturing environment have on a child, the Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida A & M University National Alumni Association officially formed a partnership with Holmes Elementary School by selecting it as the first school in their Adopt-A-School Project.

The goals of the project are to motivate children to read by involving them in reading as a pleasurable, entertaining activity; to provide a meaningful experience with language used in books and expand vocabulary while improving listening and reading comprehension.

Holmes, located in the inner-city and so-called “disadvantaged” section of Miami, was selected for many reasons. One of them being the dynamic leadership of then principal, Dr. Steve Gallon, III.

A product of the same neighborhood, Gallon, also a FAMU grad, instilled in the faculty, students and parents, a sense of pride and expectation of excellence from all members of the Holmes Elementary Family. The Miami-Dade Chapter shares the commitment to excellence and belief that all children can learn.

Holmes Elementary School Principal
Dr. Lillian Cooper

Holmes Elementary School Assistant Principal
Linda Klein

Chapter member Queen Hall with Holmes students

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