Have you ever wondered what it takes to lead an entire school? This week, Miami-Dade County Public Schools named a few new principals, but just for one day.

7News reporter Dannielle Garcia took the reins at George Washington Carver Elementary School in Coconut Grove on Wednesday.

The students gave Garcia a warm welcome.

“Welcome to our school!” they said in unison.

Garcia walked in the shoes of Ms. Patricia Fairclough to be principal of the day at the historic Miami school.

7News cameras captured Garcia and Fairclough as they smiled and waved at the students. Fairclough clarified that Garcia had taken over for the day.

“She’s the principal,” Fairclough told students.

“I’m in charge of you guys. Is that OK?” said Garcia.

“Yeah,” replied some of the students.

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