# Linda Cothiere for School Board

> Linda Cothiere is a declared candidate for Miami-Dade County School Board, District 1, in the August 18, 2026 nonpartisan special election. She is a 35-year veteran educator with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, a community leader, and a media personality based in North Miami-Dade County, Florida.

## Candidate Overview

Linda Cothiere is running to fill the Miami-Dade County School Board District 1 seat vacated by Steve Gallon III, who departed for the County Commission. District 1 covers Miami Gardens, Opa-locka, and the North Miami / North Miami Beach corridor in northern Miami-Dade County, Florida. The election is nonpartisan. If a candidate wins a majority on August 18, 2026, the seat is decided; otherwise the top two advance to a November 3, 2026 runoff.

Campaign slogan: "Linda On Board!" — Catchphrase: "Children First, Parental Collaboration Always!"

## Background and Biography

- Born in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti; built her life and career in District 1
- Proud graduate of Miami Carol City Senior High School
- Associate degree from Miami Dade College
- B.S. in Education from St. Thomas University
- Certified mediator
- 35+ years with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS), building adult-education and workforce-skills programs
- Deaconess at Good News Church of North Miami (food drives, school-supply giveaways, holiday toy and turkey drives)
- Five years co-hosting "The Reyni Talk Show" on 1360 AM radio
- Island TV podcast host reaching South Florida audiences

## Family

- Married to Wallace Aristide, Florida State Representative for House District 107 and a 30+ year MDCPS educator with 10+ years as principal of Miami Northwestern Senior High School
- Mother of two sons

## Brand Pillars

Educator | Community Leader | Media Personality | Woman of Faith

## Key Policy Priorities

- Student achievement and academic excellence in District 1 schools
- Adult education and workforce-skills access
- Parental involvement and collaboration with educators
- Community-centered school leadership

## Official Links

- [Campaign website](https://lindaforschoolboard.com): Primary hub for Linda Cothiere for School Board
- [Alias / redirect](https://lindacothiere.com): Alternate domain pointing to campaign site

## Election Details

- [Miami-Dade County School Board District 1](https://lindaforschoolboard.com): Nonpartisan special election
- Primary / majority-wins date: August 18, 2026
- Runoff date (if needed): November 3, 2026
- Jurisdiction: Miami-Dade County Public Schools (third-largest school district in the U.S.)

## Contact

- Official website: https://lindaforschoolboard.com

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