Mondays With Maria

Mondays With Maria - 2/9/26

Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez sits down with the five 2026 Stellar Award winners.

February 9, 2026

Mondays With Maria - 2/2/26

Dr. Maria Vazquez and guests explain OCPS kindergarten registration, why early enrollment helps schools plan, and how families can prepare through tours, school events, and connecting with teachers.

February 2, 2026

Mondays With Maria - 1/26/26

OCPS Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez announces year two of the Let's Read OCPS challenge, aiming for a countywide goal of 50 million minutes read by April 30.

January 26, 2026

Mondays With Maria - 1/12/26

Superintendent Maria Vazquez and guests highlight OCPS plans for second semester of the 2025-26 school year, including graduation dates, Stellar awards, the Let's Read Challenge, Spirit Run and more!

January 12, 2026

Mondays With Maria - 12/15/25

Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez highlights a winter performance at Dr. Phillips High School.

December 15, 2025

Mondays With Maria - 12/8/25

On this episode of Mondays with Maria, Dr. Maria Vazquez and OCPS Officer Glenn Ford introduce Kelli, the district's newest canine. Hear about her training and role in weapons detection.

December 8, 2025

Mondays With Maria - 12/1/25

Join OCPS Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez and VPK leaders as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of Orange County’s Voluntary Pre-K program.

December 1, 2025

Mondays With Maria - 11/17/25

Dr. Michael Armbruster welcomes Princeton Elementary students and Nancy Alvarez to highlight Thanksgiving and what they are thankful for.

November 17, 2025

Mondays With Maria - 11/10/25

Superintendent Maria Vazquez talks with Deputy Superintendent Mike Armbruster about OCPS community and student town halls, the new high school Connectivity Day, and how listening to students, staff...

November 10, 2025

Mondays With Maria - 11/3/25

Read2Succeed celebrates 25 years of one-on-one tutoring for nearly 5,000 second graders each year, helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

November 3, 2025

Mondays With Maria - 10/27/25

OCPS Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez and guests discuss the Pick, Read, and Roll event—a partnership with the Orlando Magic that celebrates improving readers.

October 27, 2025

Mondays With Maria - 10/20/25

Join OCPS Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez as she chats with a principal, staff and students about their schools strong community, unique clubs like Critter Club and Crochet Club.

October 20, 2025

Mondays With Maria - 10/6/25

Superintendent Maria Vazquez highlights Orange County Public Schools’ magnet programs, over 40 specialized options like aviation, engineering, world languages, visual and performing arts, and more!

October 6, 2025

Mondays With Maria - 9/29/25

Superintendent Maria Vazquez talks about the importance of reviewing progress reports and what resources are available for parent to help their child be success in school.

September 29, 2025

Mondays With Maria - 9/22/25

Superintendent Maria Vazquez speaks with District Police Chief Bryan Holmes on the 10th anniversary of the Orange County Public Schools District Police.

September 22, 2025

Mondays with Maria - 9/15/25

In this episode, Superintendent Maria Vazquez talks about the Parent Academy events that help OCPS families connect, learn, and support student success.

September 15, 2025

Mondays with Maria - 9/8/2025

Superintendent Maria Vazquez explains why daily attendance matters for students’ academic, social and emotional growth, and misconceptions around excused versus unexcused absences.

September 8, 2025

Mondays with Maria - 8/25/25

Superintendent Maria Vazquez speaks with the principal of Orange County Virtual School (OCVS) about Orange County Public Schools full-time and part-time virtual option for students.

August 25, 2025

Mondays with Maria - 8/18/25

In this episode Dr. Maria Vasquez and OCPS leaders discuss the new Portrait of a Graduate — core skills and goals guiding the district’s strategic plan to prepare students...

August 18, 2025

Mondays with Maria - 8/11/25

At the annual back to school news conference Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez addresses safety, communication, transportation, facilities, and meals.

August 11, 2025

Mondays with Maria - 8/4/25

Welcome back to a new season of "Mondays with Maria"! Join us as we gear up for a phenomenal school year with exciting announcements, including the unveiling of a beautiful new school in Laureate Park

August 4, 2025

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