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Photographs from across the years — students and teachers, elected officials and community partners, family, and the programs that endure.

Photo Gallery

Moments across a career.

Hover over (or tap) any photo to read its caption. From the classroom and the School Board dais to broadcast studios and community events across Miami-Dade.

Inventor and entrepreneur Ivan Yaeger visited my classroom at Yeshiva Elementary School on opening week. Curre
Thank you, Honorable Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava for stopping by Yeshiva Elementary School to see Rabbi Larson'
Receiving a special recognition from Ms. Lucia Baez-Geller at the May 2022 Miami-Dade School Board meeting.
Participating in the First Annual Administrative Retreat for the Talmudic University (TU) consortium of school
Sharing ideas with Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent, Archdiocese of Miami.
Together with Rabbi Yisroel Moshe Janowski, Yeshiva Elementary School's Head of School, and State Rep. James B
Discussing the strategic plan at the Administrative Retreat, which was held on January 27, 2022 at TU's Pennsy
Meeting with Danny Aqua, John F. Kirtley and Mimi Jankovits at Yeshiva Elementary School.
Legendary teacher Doug Burris inspired students for 40 years at Miami Beach Senior High.
Meeting with students. Some of Dr. Karp's policy initiatives were created based on student, parent and teacher
Dr. Karp with his wife, Danielle, and sons Herschel, Benjamin and Samson at Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks El
The Friendship Circle provides friendship and acceptance to individuals who have special needs.
Student leaders in the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project volunteering.
Nissim Black, songwriter, record producer and rapper, accepts a proclamation at a Miami-Dade School Board meet
Out and about at Biscayne Beach Elementary where Dr. Karp taught for 13 consecutive years.
M-DCPS opens the King Carter Academy of Trade & Logistics.
Attending U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast. Herschel, Benjami
NBA Hall of Famer Ray Allen donates funds to support the opening of a new computer lab at Miami Beach Fienberg
Greeting former Governor and current United States Senator Rick Scott at Ojus Elementary.
A campaign was created to address children's safety and the issue of online solicitation from one of Dr. Karp'
Dr. Karp was the recipient of the South Florida Veterinary People, Pets and Vets award in 2004 and 2010 for hi
Several initiatives were proffered by Dr. Karp to address sexual abuse, and sex trafficking and exploitation,
Mayor Norman Edelcup was a driving force in ensuring that a public school would be opened in the city of Sunny
Dr. Rosann Sidener, Dr. Solomon Lichter, Dr. Jeanne Friedman, past principals of Miami Beach Senior High Schoo
School Board members Hon. Dr. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway and Hon. Raquel Regalado.
Tracy Wilson Mourning and Principal Sally Alayon. Tracy Mourning is responsible for the creation of the Honey
The STEAM Scholars Banquet was an initiative I created for the purpose of recognizing our students who excelle
Before STEAM, it was STEM—the Scholars Banquet is an annual celebration of the magnificent scholarly wor
Special thanks to Principal Dawn Baglos and Gala Chair Mindi Ratner and their tremendous efforts along with th
The Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes was named for Bob Graham, a former Governor and Senator for the
Gloria Estefan at a Council of Educational Change event. Pictured is an unwrapped vinyl Miami Sound Machine al
Dr. Karp interviews David Lawrence Jr. shortly after the release of Mr. Lawrence's autobiography. Dr. Karp ser
Recognizing the Superintendent for the nation's highest honor in urban education at the Council of Great City
Mario Luis Kreutzberger Blumenfeld known as Don Francisco is best known for hosting Sabado Gigante. His show l
Dr. Karp addressing Student Government Association presidents from every high school in District 3. Meetings w
Ruth Karp's 90th birthday and recognition for the many art demonstrations she gave in Miami-Dade County Public
Recognizing the Days of Remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust with Mr. Alex Gross, Mr. David Mermelstein
Getting the latest on new security measures for schools from Retired School Board Chief of Police Ian Moffett.
Attending an educational forum at Miami-Dade College hosted by Sybrina Fulton in memory of her son Trayvon Mar
Jeannette Green, who was in Dr. Karp's Gifted class, is currently teaching at Norman S. Edelcup Sunny Isles Be
Rabbi Yitzchak Zweig, President of the Talmudic University consortium of schools, announces Dr. Karp as the re
The Doc Martin Show from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. on WFTL-AM. “You lucky people.”
After Meet the Press, This Week With David Brinkley, and Face the Nation, you could hear The World According t
The World According to Karp and Davis live at The News Café on Ocean Drive.
The Pulse on CABLE T.A.P. with Martin Karp and Mark Davis.
Lois and Karp (Dr. Lois Krop and Dr. Martin Karp) on WFTL-AM.
Anchors Away with Cliff Schulman. Anchors Away provides sailing opportunities for students with disabilities.
At 101 years young, Regina Greenspan, a Holocaust survivor, continues to inspire us with her incredible story
Dr. Rudy Crew at a School Board meeting as Miami-Dade Superintendent. The school district's facilities departm
Perla Tabares Hantman SBAB re-naming ceremony in March 2025 with current and former school board members and S
Ms. Pearson Bryant was recognized at Fulford Elementary's 100th birthday celebration in May 2025. Ms. Bryant i
Recognizing the Miami Lighthouse Heiken Children's Vision Program for distinguished services to county schoolc
Thanks to Julian Santos for inviting me to speak at the People's Progressive Caucus of Miami-Dade.
It was great seeing School Board member The Hon. Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall on the journey at Charles R.
School for Advanced Studies graduation with Drs. Navarro, Feldman and Bendross-Mindingall.
Ruth and Irving Karp at a retreat hosted by the Dade Association of School Administrators.
Speaker Martin Luther King III. Also pictured is Dr. Robert B. Ingram who will always be remembered for his in
M-DCPS received $1 million in honor of King Carter. The contribution will be used to finance the King Carter T
Partnering with local businesses such as Euphoria Water. Pictured here is Rabbi Zalman Lipskar and Dovy Ainswo
El Herald's Person of the Day.
A frequent phrase heard at DASA over the years was “Karp's Kids Can.” Thank you to everyone for we
Governor Jeb Bush. Many years earlier, Gov. Bush was a guest along with Hugh Rodham on a TV program produced b
Herschel Karp and Governor Charlie Crist at ATM Senior High Biscayne Bay Campus in North Miami.
Current School Board members in attendance at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast included Hon. Marta Per
Receiving an invitation from the United Teachers of Dade and attending one of many events for teachers.
Joined by Hon. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway, Samson Raphael Karp, Hon. G. Holmes Braddock, Hon. Sen. Fre
The 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast.
Civics lessons are taught inside and outside the classroom. Pictured here is Benji Karp with Rep. John R. Lewi
Miami-Dade County Public Schools wins the Broad Prize, the top national award in urban education.
Meeting with U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen in District 3.
Benji Karp with former Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez who is currently serving as a United States Cong
Superintendent Carvalho speaking at a silent auction gala where I was the honoree.
With Governor Lawton Chiles. Mrs. Pam Malley and students in the Biscayne Elementary School Gifted Program. Fo
Kindness rules! The Turken family has made a tremendous and lasting impact on our community through their gene
Benji Karp with former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio who is currently serving as the United States Secreta
The 8th Annual Lightning Silent Auction Gala with Principal Dawn Baglos.
Throughout the years, Danielle Karp provided great insight and feedback on education issues and many policy in
Tremendous gains were made under the leadership of Principal Olga Figueras at Fienberg Fisher Elementary.
Meeting at the School Board Administration Building with Robert Loupo of Safe Schools to discuss ways to stren
The Links Project connecting the business community of Miami Beach with education. Students and business leade
Miami Edison Senior High School Football Coach Luther Campbell, Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, and Miami Gar
Addressing the PTSA at South Pointe Elementary School on Miami Beach.
In 1992, WKDZ Kids World debuted. John and Rick helped with editing our children's television program.
Thirty years after our first time editing WKDZ Kids World, I stopped by WLRN to say hello to John and Rick soo
A greatly appreciated morning greeting (12/3/25).
Jared Firestone, who represented Israel's national bobsleigh and skeleton program in the 2026 Winter Olympics,
I truly appreciate the recognition. I am grateful to be included in the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce's 100t
The Miami-Dade Animal Shelter is located in Doral. While the Shelter is a County facility, the Doral Mayor, th
The Contest started 31 years ago after a stray dog wandered onto a public school campus and was picked up by A
Congratulations to all the winners of the 31st Annual H.O.P.E. Contest. This year's theme was Shelter to Servi
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