HIALEAH, Fla. — Lamar Johnson, the 2026 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Principal of the Year, received a brand-new 2026 Toyota Camry SE and a complimentary three-year lease Wednesday during a red-carpet celebration at Headquarter Toyota’s Hialeah showroom.
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Family, school officials and community supporters gathered as Headquarter Toyota Chief Operating Officer and CFO Judy L. Farcus Serra presented Johnson with the keys, honoring his leadership at Liberty City Elementary School.
Johnson has spent more than 18 years with Miami-Dade County Public Schools as a teacher, math instructional coach and administrator, according to a news release from Headquarter Toyota.
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During his five years as principal, Liberty City Elementary School improved from a “C” school to an “A” school for the first time in more than a decade, with gains in student achievement and attendance.
“I am humbled and deeply grateful to Headquarter Toyota for this incredible gift,” said Johnson. “Our success isn’t mine alone. It’s built on empowered teachers who collaborate, lead boldly, and drive results. When students feel supported, challenged, and celebrated, they thrive.”
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