Ramblewood Middle School

Extra-Curricular Activities or Hobbies:very much involved in the community, judging the Martin Luther King Essay Competition for the past 15 years and the Coral Springs parade for the past 12 years. I raise money for the American Cancer Society, PANcan and the American Heart Association. In addition, I serve on the Educaton Committee in Coral Springs. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, going to the theater, traveling, working out and reading. I have three children who attended Ramblewood Middle.
First Started at Ramblewood: I am delighted to be "back home" at Ramblewood. I worked at Ramblewood from 1984-1992. I taught reading and language arts for many years and also served as the curriculum specialist.
Other Jobs You've Held: I have been in education most of my life. I worked at Lauderhill Middle, Ramblewood Middle, Tequesta Trace Middle, Nova Middle. Sawgrass Springs Middle and Coral Gades High. I've had the opportunity to meet and work with many outstanding people along the way.
Educational Training: Masters Degree from Florida Atlantic University
Hometown: Troy, New York
Personal Statement: I am blessed because I have a passion for education and love being around and helping children. I believe my legacy is leaving a place better than I found it and I have strived to do that with every job I have ever held. "To affect the quality of he day, that is the highest of arts." Henry David Thoreau. This is one of my favorite quotes.

Melinda Wessinger
7th Grade Assistant Principal

Hobbies: riding and showing horses, spending time with my family
First started at Ramblewood: 2006
Other Jobs: Margate Middle School - Math Teacher 6-8, Department chairperson, SAI coordinator Westglades Middle School 8th Grade Math Teacher, Department chairperson
Educational Training: Master of Science, Ed. Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science, Social Science
Florida Atlantic University
Hometown: Parkland, Florida
Personal Statement: "There is no greater privilege or responsibility than the educating of our youth."

James Cecil
6th Grade Assistant Principal

Extra-Curricular Activities or Hobbies: Watching and playing all types of sports, reading, and being dad.
First Started at Ramblewood: 1998 as a teacher, 2003 as an administrator
Other Jobs You've Held: Social Studies Teacher at Ramblewood Middle
ESE Specialist at Margate Middle
Assistant Principal at Ramblewood Middle
Educational Training: Bachelors in Elementary Education from the University of Florida, Master's in Education with Middle Grade Social Studies Specialization from the University of Florida, Master's in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University
Hometown: Lighthouse Point, Florida
Personal Statement: "There is no failure except in not trying."

Kimberlia Patrick
8th Grade Assistant Principal

Extra-Curricular Activities or Hobbies: Playing Basketball and Reading
First Started at Ramblewood:2001-2002
Other Jobs You've Held:5th grade teacher at Sanders Park Elementary
Educational Training: B.S. Degree Elementary Education,Bethune-Cookman College. M. Ed. Educational Leadership, Florida Atlantic University
Hometown: Delray Beach, Florida
Personal Statement: "Everyday is a new beginning,let us develop a perspective that would bring about a positive being."

Officer David Young
School Resource Officer

Extra-curricular Activities: Racquetball, Golf, Ice Hockey
First Started at Ramblewood: 1994 as a Teacher, 2001 as an SRO
Other Jobs You've Held: Assistant Principal, McCrorey-Liston Elementary School, District Coordinator of P.E.T (Program for Effective Teaching) Middle and High School Teacher, Sales Representative.
Educational Training: B.A., Northern Illinois University, Certificate, Broward Police Academy, Graduate work at University of Tennessee, University of South Carolina
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Personal Statement: "Tell me your friends and I'll tell you who you are."

Ramblewood Middle School
8505 West Atlantic Blvd.
Coral Springs, FL 33071
754.322.4300