Education

Ms. Debra Mason Reddick is a 1967 graduate of Miami Jackson Senior High School.

While a student at Miami Jackson, she was a member of the Thespians (Drama Club). She was stage manager and house manager for many productions, including “A Raisin in the Sun.” She was a member
of the Modern Dance Club and the Library Science Future Librarians.

Ms. Reddick returned to Miami-Jackson in 1999 as an employee and has continued until present in the
position of Exceptional Student Education (ESE)/Emotional Behavioral Disabilities (EBD) Paraprofessional. In this role, she has touched the lives of many Miami Jackson students. She has served as the Key Club Advisor and Junior Civitan Advisor. She has also served as an assistant Facilitator for the Big Brother Big Sister initiative targeting Miami Jackson students.

Her commitment to the students at Miami-Jackson was the catalyst for her role as PTSA President, PTSA Vice President, and Band Parent President. Her professional expertise has resulted in her roles as Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC) Chairperson, a United Teachers of Dade (UTD)
Designated Steward, 2010 Steward of the Year, Finalist for the Steward of the Year in 2012, 2013, and 2015, Co-chair of the UTD/MDCPS Paraprofessional/Support Personnel of the Year District Task Force and member of the Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year Committee.

Ms. Reddick cites “making a difference in the lives of the students at Miami Jackson” as one of her greatest professional accomplishments.

She is a Founding and Charter Member of the Miami Jackson Generals Alumni Association

Religion

Reverend Dr. Anthony Tate is a 1977 graduate of Miami Jackson Senior High School.

While a student at Miami Jackson, he was a peer counselor. Additionally, he was enrolled in the OJT
(On the Job Training) Program and was gainfully employed as a file clerk at Youth Hall.

After graduation from high school, Rev. Tate entered the Army Branch of the United States Military where he served from 1978 until 1984. While in the military he held the positions of Military Police Officer, Patrol
Supervisor and Desk SGI.

After leaving the military, Rev. Tate’s life’s path led him to ministry. He attended Bible College and received a Bachelor’s Degree. Seeking to further his knowledge for ministry, he attended Jacksonville Theological Seminary where he earned a Master’s Degree and a Doctor of Ministry Degree.

With this strong education foundation, he accepted the “call” to Pastor and is currently the Pastor of New
Resurrection Community Church, a “call” he has honored since 2008.

Rev. Tate says that he strives, “to be an energetic and a positive mouthpiece as a dedicated Pastor, Community Activist and Leader for the people in the community to make everlasting contributions that will build and enhance their lifestyle continually.”

To achieve this goal, in addition to serving as Pastor, Rev. Tate is presently a Board Member of the Community Youth Against Violence, a member of the Miami-Dade Branch of NAACP where he serves as C0-Chair of Religious Affairs and a member of the Circle of Brotherhood, where he serves as Executive Secretary. He also serves as a mentor for the 5000 Role Model Program and as Chaplain for the Division of Juvenile Justice. He is a former President of People United Leading the Struggle for Equality (P.U.L.S.E.)

Rev. Tate is also a motivational speaker