Meet the Principal: Mrs. Ana Garcia
"Pace was the foundation that has helped me to come full circle to this time and place. The academic foundation, spiritual and faith filled experiences and friends who have lasted a lifetime, are all aspects of Pace High School that influenced and guided my life. The same loving, family oriented atmosphere that was so special to me during high school is still an integral part of our community today."
Ana Garcia was born in Miami, and had a Catholic Education all of her school life. She attended Gesu Catholic School, St. James, and Monsignor Pace High School, where she graduated in 1980. She married Edward Garcia (Pace alumni, Class of ’80), Principal at Immaculate Conception Catholic School, in 1984, and together they have 3 children: Jenise (Pace Graduate ’03), Bryan (Pace Graduate '06) and Steven (Pace Graduate '10).
While Ana was Assistant Principal at Pace, we received the prestigious Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Education. During her tenure at Pace, we have received the Catholic High School Honor Roll twice.
Her educational history includes:
- Undergraduate Studies: Florida International University, Bachelors Degree in Learning Disabilities
- Graduate Studies: St. Thomas University, Master of Science in Special Education
- Certificate in Educational Leadership: St. Thomas University
Her work history includes:
- Miami Dade Community College (while a student at the college): 1981-1984
- Homestead Senior High: 1984-1986
- Glades Middle School: 1986-1999
- Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction, Monsignor Pace High School: 1999-2004
- Principal, Monsignor. Pace High School: 2004-Present