NMB COMMISSIONER from Barry University. In 2006, she acquired a Master of Science degree in Early Childhood Education with a Minor in Pre-K/Primary Education from Barry University. She also received a Black Achiever’s Award and a Good Samaritan Award during her time in college. During this time, she also developed a reading program
Her appointment as commissioner in North Miami Beach is a continuation of her lifelong pursuit of community protection and servitude.
that helped the North Miami Beach youth increase their vocabulary and gain interest in literacy as part of a healthy education process.
Commissioner Paule Villard
COMMISSIONER
PAULE VILLARD
is somewhat of a legend in the city of North Miami Beach. She worked for the City of Miami Police Department for 28 years where she retired as a Police Sergeant. During this time, she was active on some of the most famous police operations in Miami, so she perfectly understands what needs to be done to protect the lives of North Miami Beach citizens.
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t present, she is the liaison for the Senior’s Committee and the Education Committee.
EDUCATION Commissioner Paule education honed her
Villard’s powerful
character and fueled her drive to work for the community. In 1990, she was awarded an Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Miami Dade College. In 2003, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration
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ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Aside from her work as a police sergeant for the NMBPD, Commissioner Paule Villard has engaged in several community projects and has become a member of several organizations. Since 1993, she has been a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Since 2009, she has been a member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. These bonds have helped her realize how important community is and honed her instincts as a police sergeant. Since 2010, she has been a member of the Police Benevolent Association. This was where she continued her formation as a soonto-be commissioner serving the North Miami Beach community. Over the years, Commissioner Paule Villard has supported many community projects, including the Miss Teen Haiti Organization, which she spearheaded as an Executive
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