September 14, 2026
Mondays with Maria - 9/14/26
In this episode of Mondays with Maria, Dr. Maria Vazquez talks with Student Services about starting career pathway conversations in elementary school and the district’s K–12 platform, Xello.
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August 31, 2026
Mondays with Maria - 8/31/26
In this episode, the Superintendent talks with the School Choice Office about the expansion of school choice in Orange County Public Schools.
August 24, 2026
Mondays with Maria - 8/24/26
OCPS Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez talks to Mariel Milano from the Family and Community Engagement Office.
August 17, 2026
Mondays with Maria - 8-17-26
Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez chats with middle school students about singing the show’s opening, acting and voiceover work, and school life.
August 10, 2026
Mondays with Maria - 8/10/26
Orange County Public Schools kicks off the 2026–27 year on August 11 with an A district rating and 208 schools (including two new elementary schools).
August 3, 2026
Mondays with Maria - 8/3/26
Join Dr. Maria Vazquez, Nancy Alvarez and guests for a quick overview of Orange County Public Schools' back-to-school updates.
May 18, 2026
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 11, 2026
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 4, 2026
Mondays With Maria - 5/4/26
OCPS tradition continues with seniors writing letters to the teachers who changed their lives during Teacher Appreciation Week.
April 27, 2026
Mondays With Maria - 4/27/26
Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez and Dr. Rahim Jones highlight standout Orange County Public Schools elementary programs.
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