NewsWSVN 7 MiamiJuly 29, 2026Miami-Dade
Liberty City Elementary Principal Named 2026 District Principal of the Year
Lamar Johnson, principal of Liberty City Elementary School, was honored as the 2026 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Principal of the Year. As part of the recognition, he received a three-year lease on a new Toyota Camry from Headquarter Toyota.
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The school district recognized the leadership of a local educator who oversaw the improvement of his school's state ranking from a C to an A over the last decade.
Key Facts
- Lamar Johnson was named the 2026 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Principal of the Year.
- Headquarter Toyota gifted Lamar Johnson a new Toyota Camry SE with a three-year lease.
- Liberty City Elementary School improved its state ranking from a C to an A during Johnson's tenure.
- The improvement in the school's ranking occurred over a ten-year period.
Who's Mentioned
personJudy Farcus Serra“Chief Financial Officer for Headquarters Automotive.”personJasma Hamil“Reading Coach at Liberty City Elementary School.”organizationHeadquarter Toyota“The dealership that provided the vehicle lease to the principal.”locationHialeah“Location of the ceremony.”personLamar Johnson“Principal of Liberty City Elementary School and 2026 Miami-Dade County Public Sc”