Faculty and Staff
  • The Faculty and Staff would like to welcome you to our school. We are here to provide quality education in a safe and secure environment! Our principal, assistant principals, office staff, counselors, teachers, and support staff are ready to work with you as partners in your child's education. Contact HDPEC Staff anytime if you have questions, comments, or concerns.

  • Catherine E. Henderson, Assistant Principal

    Catherine E. Henderson

    Degrees:   

    • Bachelor of Science – Exceptional Student Education (Florida Atlantic University)

    • Master of Education – Educational Leadership (Barry University) 

    Certifications: 

    • Educational Leadership K - 12
    • Exceptional Student Education K-12 
    • PreK to Grade 3 
    • ESOL Endorsement 

    Areas of Supervision: 

    • Anti-Bullying
    • Behavior
    • Middle School
    • Exceptional Student Education
    • Attendance
    • Senior Award & Graduation
    • Response to Intervention
    • Life Skills and Wellness

  • Tonika Julien, Assistant Principal

    Tonika Julien

    Degrees: 

    • Bachelor of Science-Biological Science, Minor in Psychology (FIU) 

    • Master of Arts- Public Health (FIU) 

    • Master of Education – Educational Leadership (FAU) -PROPEL  

    Certifications:  

      • Educational Leadership-All Levels 

      • Biology 6-12 

      • Chemistry 6-12 

    Areas of Supervision: 

      • Certification

      •  Enrollment

      •  Master Schedule

      • Student Services

      • Child Development Center/Teen Parents

      • EEO

      • Teacher/Employee of the Year Nominations

  • Victor Overstreet, Assistant Principal

    Victor Overstreet

    Degrees:  

    • Bachelor of Science – Specific Learning Disabilities (Bethune-Cookman University) 

    • Master of Science – Educational Leadership (Nova Southeastern University) 

    Certifications: 

    • Specific Learning Disabilities K-12 

    • Educational Leadership K-12 

    Areas of Supervision: 

    • Back to School and Open House
    • Clinic & Code Blue
    • Culinary
    • Customer Surveys
    • Inventory and Technology
    • Social Media
    • Off Campus
    • SAC/SAF
    • Key Distribution
    • Mathematics
    • Science
    • Mentoring
    • Safety & Security
    • Substitute Teachers
    • Surplus/B-Stock
    • Transportation

  • Reginald Smith, Assistant Principal

    Reginald Smith

    Degrees:  

    • Bachelor of Science – Applied Social Science  

    • Master of Science – Educational Leadership  

    Certifications: 

        • ESE K-12 
        • Social Science K-12 
        • Educational Leadership K-12 

    Areas of Supervision: 

        • Workforce 
        • Enrollment (Workforce)
        • ESOL
        • Facilities
        • Field Trips
        • Leases
        • Progress Reports
        • Testing (All K-12 & Workforce)
        • CTE (Career Technical Education)

  • Attendance Clerk

    Attendance Clerk

    Attendance Phone Number: 754-321-7050

    Fax Number: 754-321-7135

  • Registrar

    Jean Charles, Registrar

    Main Office Number:754-321-7050

    Fax Number: 754-321-7135

  • Office Manager

    Brenda Vancooten, HDPEC Office Manager

    Main Office Number: 754-321-7050

    Fax Number: 754-321-7135

Contact HDPEC Staff

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