Religion
Pastor Dr. Nathaniel Patterson is a 1969 _graduate of Miami Jackson Senior High School.
He was ordained in Pastoral Ministry on October 4, 1992. He is the Founder and Senior Pastor of New Life World Outreach Ministries with the subscript, “The Place Where Love Is.” He is also the Co-Founder of the New Life Enrichment Center that fosters education in parenting, resume writing, life skills. interviewing tips. college/university application prep, scholarship and financial aid, surviving a lay-off and FCAT prep. Pastor Patterson is also the Founder of the Men of Valor support Ministry that focuses on building a foundation that will help build the male factor–brinzinz him to a place of knowing he is a man of God first and foremost. then restoring the man back to his original place in God. at home. at work. and in society; allowing God to repair the breach and build up the wasted places.
Dr. Patterson completed training as a Christian Marriage Counselor in 1998. He was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in January 2010. He has been married to Cassandra Patterson for 36 years.
She also is a Pastor at the New Life World Outreach Ministries. They have 5 children. 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild
Political Awareness
State Representative Sharon Pritchett is a 1969 graduate of Miami Jackson Senior High School.
She was elected in 2012 to the newly-created District 102 seat in the Florida House of Representatives. She was re-elected in 2014 without opposition. When elected to office in 2012. Representative Pritchett was no stranger to politics.
She worked on the Committee to Incorporate the City of Miami Gardens in 2002 and upon Incorporation was elected to the Miami Gardens City Council. Citywide Seat 5. She served on the Council from 2003 through 2011. Significant to her service as a Councilwoman, she sponsored Resolutions that created Citizens’ Advisory Committees namely People with Disabilities, Parks, and Recreation, and the Elderly Affairs. and Caribbean Affairs.
Representative Pritchett is an active member of many professionals. community. and civic organizations such as. Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation, Broward County Legislative Delegation, National Foundation of Women Legislators. Unrepresented People’s Positive Action Council (UP-PAC). Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (Alpha Gamma Chapter)-just to name a few.
She completed her higher education at Biscayne College (now known as St. Thomas University) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Justice and Human Resources and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management. She served 28 years as an investigator for the Miami-Dade county Public Defender’s Office. During her tenure she earned the title of Chief Investigator. Representative Sharon Pritchett continues to work tirelessly to empower and create opportunities for others. She believes in leading with honesty and integrity. while focusing on continued opportunities to serve the Miami Gardens. Miramar. and Pembroke Pines Communities.
Political Awareness
Commissioner Audrey Edmonson is a 1971 graduate of Miami Jackson Senior High School.
She has been active in local politics since 1999. Her first position was as Mayor of the Village of El Portal. She was elected to the Miami-Dade Commission for District 3 in 2005. She was re-elected in 2012 to a four-year term. She served as Vice Chair from 201 0 to 2012. She represents the communities of Liberty City. Little Haiti. Overtown. the Upper East Side. Edgewater. Buena Vista. Allapattah. Wynwood. Venetian Causeway and Watson Island. are all located in the City of 1.1iarni; Brownsville. Biscayne Shores Park area. the Village of El Portal and the Village of Miami Shores. Commissioner Edmonson is a member of several Advisory Boards advocating for the betterment of Dade County residents.
She championed the establishment and is an Ex-Officio Member of the Miami Children’s Initiative (MCI). a program modeled after the Harlem Children’s Zone. aimed at helping Liberty City children from cradle to adulthood.
Before beginning her career in politics. Commissioner Edmonson was employed by Eastern Airlines for 16 years as a stewardess. She received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida International University and a dual master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling from Barry University.
She is a Charter Member of the Miami-Biscayne Bay (FL) Chapter of the Links. Incorporated and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Incorporated. both with several public service initiatives. She also is a member of Top Ladies of Distinction. Inc .. JUST US and the Red Hat Society–Classy Girlfriends.
Health Awareness
Mr. Nelson L. Adams. M. D .. is a 1970 graduate of Miami Jackson Senior High School.
While a student at Miami Jackson, Dr. Adams was in the marching band. served on the Debate Team and was a Silver Knight nominee in the area of Social Science. After graduation, he pursued higher education and is an esteemed alumnus of Howard University, where he has been recognized in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. He earned his medical degree at Meharry Medical College. where he was named Student of the Year in his freshman class and now serves on the Board of Trustees. In 1982 he completed his four-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the prestigious Emory University.
Dr. Adams is a medical leader passionately committed to eliminating racial and ethnic inequality in health. He is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with a vibrant and challenging practice in Miami-Dade County. He is the Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Jackson North Medical Center. He also is the CEO of Metro Miami OB/GYN Associates. P.A. Professor of OB/GYN at Florida International University College of Medicine and Chairman of the Sunshine State Health Plan.
He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society.
Education
Dr. Venita Timpson is a 1968 graduate of Miami Jackson Senior High School.
She pursued her higher education at Tuskegee University and majored in Political Science. She returned to her Alma Mater as a teacher of American Government and Black History from 1973 – 1981. In 198 I. she was appointed as Student Activities Director where she coordinated the operations of 33 organizations and clubs. As Activities Director. she was responsible for the logistics of the Senior Graduation Ceremony. She served in this capacity until her retirement in 2008. She was recognized in 2014 by the Miami Jackson Generals Alumni Association. Inc. for her dedication and commitment to the students of Miami Jackson which continued after her retirement.
Dr. Timpson also earned a Master of Education Degree in School Administration from Laverne University in 1978 and a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Youth Ministry from Chapel Bible College in 2004. She is the Founder and CEO of VBTimpson Ministries which includes 2 components, God’s Little Children Ainisty formed in 2008, and Surviving Twin Network formed in 2014. Dr. Timpson is the Co-Owner/Operator of Timpson Limousine Service. Inc. which began in 1978 with her twin sister Veronica Timpson who is now deceased.
Dr. Timpson is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
Education
Ms. Althea Tate is a 1969 graduate of Miami Jackson Senior High School.
While a student at Miami Jackson, Ms. Tate was a member of the Senior Mixed Chorus and Girls Glee Choral where she was the featured vocalist. She auditioned and was selected to perform in a professional production of “Porgy and Bess” by Mr. Roscoe Speed. Ms. Tate was a member of the Track and Field Team. where she held the Florida State record for the Girl’s Shot Put. She also was a member of the Basketball, Volleyball, and Softball Teams. She was voted as a 1969 Senior Superlative in the category of “Most Talented Female.”
After graduation, Ms. Tate pursued her higher education at Prairie View A & Mon a full 4-Year Track & Field Scholarship. While matriculating at Prairie View. she was selected as Ms. Prairie View A & M University Queen and was featured in Ebony Magazine in 1976. Ms. Tate returned to her Alma Mater as a teacher of Physical Education. She was selected as the Miami Jackson Senior High School Teacher of the Year in 1996. She served as the Girl’s Head Basketball Coach. She received recognition for working with students as the 1997 Youth Crime Watch of America “National Advisor of the Year” and Outstanding Sponsor of the SADD Program. She was also recognized for community involvement in the United States “Say No to Drugs Program.”
Education
Dr. Fedrick Ingram is a 1991 graduate of Miami Jackson Senior High School.
While a student at Miami Jackson, Dr. Ingram served as the head drum major for the Marching Generals. Pursuing his love for music, after graduation, he attended Bethune Cookman College (now University) where he earned a degree in Music.
He returned to Miami and further pursued his love for music by becoming a music teacher and band director at Lake Stevens Middle School. Booker T. Washington Senior High School and Miami Carol City Senior High School. In 2006, Mr. Ingram became the Francisco R. Walker Miami-Dade County Teacher of the Year. He was also a finalist for the State of Florida Teacher of the Year Award in 2006. On May 16, 2013, Dr. Ingram was elected President of the United Teachers of Dade, making history as the first African-American elected to serve in that capacity. Dr. Ingram is a staunch advocate for public education and is recognized nationally as an expert in urban education. Most recently he was elected to serve as the first African-American officer of the Florida Education Association, where he will serve as Vice-President of the 140,000 member state-wide teachers union.
Community Involvement/Public Service
Mrs. Bertha Watson Henry is a 1973 graduate of Miami Jackson Senior High School.
While a student at Miami Jackson, Mrs. Henry was President of the Anchor Club and a member of the
Honor Society and Debate Club. She was voted Senior Class “Most Dependable” and graduated in the
top 10 percent of her Senior Class.
After graduation from Miami Jackson, Mrs. Henry pursued her college education at Florida State
University. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Government and continued her education at Florida
State University to earn a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Finance.
Mrs. Henry’s professional career has been concentrated in public service. In the early part of her
career, she served as Director of the Office of Management and Budget in Ohio. She also served as Assistant City Manager in Ohio. She returned to Florida and continued in public service where she
served as Assistant to the County Administrator in Broward County, Assistant City Manager, City of
Miami and Deputy County Administrator, Broward County. She currently serves as County
Administrator, Broward County, in the role of Chief Executive Officer of Broward County’s nearly 60
agencies oversees 6.200 employees and an annual budget of $4.7 billion.
Mrs. Henry has earned numerous awards during her illustrious public service career. Some of which
are Broward Women’s Hall of Fame, South Florida’s Most Powerful and Influential Black Professionals in
Business and Industry and, most recently, the International City/County Management Association,
2017 Mark E. Keane Memorial Award for Excellence for being the first African-American woman to
receive this award.
She is a member of the Links, Incorporated and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, both with several public service initiatives.
Mrs. Henry is married to Bobby Henry Sr., publisher of the Westside Gazette in Fort Lauderdale. They
are the proud parents of two sons.
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
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