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Photo of Jose Martinez, Deputy Superintendent with the class of 2026 valedictorians on the set of Mondays with Maria.

Mondays With Maria - 5/18/26

In this episode of Mondays with Maria, host Deputy Superintendent Jose Martinez interviews student leaders from Orange County Public Schools.

May 18, 2026

Photo of Maria Vazquez and two OCPS first-year teachers.

Mondays with Maria - 5/11/26

Dr. Maria Vazquez talks with two first-year OCPS teachers — a fifth-grade teacher and a music teacher — about their surprises, supports, classroom strategies, and memorable student moments.

May 11, 2026

Photo of Superintendent Maria Vazquez standing in front of a sign that reads "Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8".

Mondays With Maria - 5/4/26

OCPS tradition continues with seniors writing letters to the teachers who changed their lives during Teacher Appreciation Week.

May 4, 2026

Photo of Maria Vazquez and Rahim Jones sitting on the set of Mondays with Maria

Mondays With Maria - 4/27/26

Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez and Dr. Rahim Jones highlight standout Orange County Public Schools elementary programs.

April 27, 2026

Photo of Maria Vazquez standing in a garden, surrounded by various plants

Mondays With Maria - 4/20/26

In this episode Dr. Maria Vazquez talks with OCPS sustainability leaders about the district’s Sustainability Plan 2030.

April 20, 2026

Photo of Maria Vazquez sitting at a table with Chef Bates and other culinary arts students from Wekiva High school

Mondays With Maria - 4/13/26

Join OCPS Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez at Wekiva High School as she sits down with students to explore the Culinary Arts Magnet Program.

April 13, 2026

Photo of Maria Vazquez and Schott Howat sitting on the set of Mondays With Maria

Mondays With Maria - 4/6/26

In this episode, Superintendent Maria Vazquez and guests highlight the wide range of programs and supports available through Orange County Public Schools.

April 6, 2026

Photo of Maria Vazquez and Rosa Grant on the set of Mondays With Maria

Mondays With Maria - 3/30/26

Join Superintendent Maria Vazquez and Orange Technical College Executive Leader Rosa Grant as they highlight the many hands-on programs through CTE at Orange Technical College.

March 30, 2026

Photo of four band students from Memorial Middle School posing in front of a OCPS Arts Backdrop

Mondays With Maria - 3/23/26

Superintendent Maria Vazquez visits Memorial Middle School to talk with Principal Eddie Foster, Teacher of the Year Jean-Gilles, and students about the school’s culture, music programs, and more.

March 23, 2026

Dr. Maria Vazquez and four students from across various schools in OCPS posed for a photo

Mondays With Maria - 3/9/26

Superintendent Maria Vazquez hears students from across Orange County Public Schools share what they love about their schools.

March 9, 2026