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J.C. BERMUDEZ DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL HOME OF THE THUNDER YOUR HIGH SCHOOL JOURNEY BEGINS HERE…
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J.C. BERMUDEZ DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HOME OF THE THUNDER
YOUR HIGH SCHOOL JOURNEY BEGINS HERE…
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Edward Smith started his career with M-DCPS in 1993 as a special education
teacher. He has served as a teacher, assistant principal and principal at the
middle and senior high school levels. Mr. Smith is a proud graduate of the
University of Florida and is currently completing his doctoral studies at Florida
International University. His last assignment was as the principal of Miami
Springs Senior High School. Through his leadership and positive collaboration
with staff, Miami Springs Senior saw an increase in the graduation rate every
year for the past seven years. As the principal of J.C. Bermudez Doral Senior High
School, Mr. Smith has high expectations for student achievement and success!
MR. EDWARD R. SMITH
J.C. BERMUDEZ DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
5005 NW 112 Avenue - Doral, Florida 33178
Phone: (305) 715-3600
JCBDoralThunder.dadeschools.net
Grades: 9-12
School Mascot: Thunder
School Colors: Royal Blue, Silver and White
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION + RENOVATIONS
New School Name, Mascot & Logo Signage
New Electronic Marquee
New Classroom and Office Furniture and Equipment
Interior and Exterior Paint
Landscaping Improvements
GYM (Construction Begins 2020-2021)
Athletic Fields (including Soccer, Baseball, Football and Track)
Additional Classroom Building (Construction Begins 2021-2022)
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PAINTING
NEW COMPUTER LABS
NEW SCIENCE LABS
NEW PROMETHEAN BOARDS
NEW DESKS AND FURNITURE
NEW TECH EQUIPMENT
ACADEMIES
Business/Entrepreneurship
Cambridge Academy
Nursing/Medical Billing
Veterinary
World Languages
Challenging and Inspiring Students Worldwide
The Cambridge international curriculum sets a global standard for education and is recognized
by universities and employers worldwide. Our curriculum is flexible, challenging and inspiring,
culturally sensitive yet international in approach. Cambridge students develop an informed
curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. They also gain the essential skills they need for
success at university and in their future careers.
In addition to having the
opportunity of enrolling in
Cambridge Academy courses,
students will also be able to earn
college credit through a wide
variety of AP courses. They will also
have the opportunity of earning
Florida Industry Certification.
CAN YOU FEEL THE…
ATHLETICSFALL SPORTS
BOWLING
CROSS COUNTRY
GOLF
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
ATHLETICSWINTER SPORTS
BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS & GIRLS SOCCER WRESTLING
ATHLETICSSPRING SPORTS
BASEBALL FLAG FOOTBALL SOFTBALL
ATHLETICSSPRING SPORTS
TENNIS TRACK & FIELD BOYS VOLLEYBALL
HONOR SOCIETIES
National Honor Society
National English Honor Society
Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)
Foreign Language Honor Society
Rho Kappa (Social Studies Honor Society)
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
NATIONAL & DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS
FFA (Future Farmers of America)
HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America)
Key Club
Speech & Debate
Student Government
INTEREST CLUBS
Art
Cheer
Chess
Class of 2024
Dance
Journalism
Silver Knight
Yearbook
ADMINISTRATIONFACULTY
+STAFF
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Ms. Katrisha Smith has been employed by M-DCPS since 2006 where she began
her career as a special education teacher. In 2016, Ms. Smith was promoted to
Assistant Principal at Miami Springs Community and Adult Education Center.
During her tenure there, she held the responsibilities of supervising professional
development activities, mentoring teachers and expanding student recruitment
activities. She currently holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and master’s
degrees in Cognitive and Behavioral Disabilities and Educational
Leadership. Ms. Smith is passionate about promoting academic achievement and
growth for all students as the Assistant Principal at J.C. Bermudez Doral Senior
High School.
MS. KATRISHA SMITH
STUDENT SERVICES
Ms. Gottlieb holds a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Florida
International University and has been a counselor for 20 years. She has
experience in the college admissions process and has been invited and
attended many informational sessions at several Florida Universities and in the
Northeast. She has been a proud resident of Doral for 18 years. She enjoys
the outdoors, traveling and practicing yoga.
MS. ISIS GOTTLIEB, Department Chair
ASSESSMENT
Mr. Moris was ignited by caring teachers and mentors to enjoy learning.
His experiences have inspired him to help students navigate the critical
transition to high school. Starting over every day and making a difference is
why he loves what he does. As an aspiring administrator, he continues to work
on his professional goals. He loves to spend time with family and friends, is a
big fan of the Miami Marlins and Miami Heat and enjoys fishing and
photography.
MR. JASON MORIS, Director of Assessment
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Ms. Robaina has been with M-DCPS for 24 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree
in English Education and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. In 2004,
she began her career as the Activities Director at Doral Academy. In 2007, she
became the Activities Director at Miami Springs Senior and 11 years later
became the Activities Director at TERRA Environmental. She is excited to be a
part of this amazing team that will establish a tradition of excellence at J.C.
Bermudez Senior High School…Home of the Thunder!
MS. AMY ROBAINA, Director of Activities
STUDENT ATHLETICS
Mr. Garcia graduated in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a
minor in Education. He has been teaching in M-DCPS for over 17 years. He was a
high school athlete on the Varsity Wrestling team. He enjoys playing basketball,
running and golf. He believes that good sportsmanship and competition create a
strong foundation for excellence. As your Athletic Director, he will strive to bring
out the best in you.
MR. RICHARD GARCIA, Director of Athletics
LANGUAGE ARTS
Ms. Trelles has been with M-DCPS since 2008. She holds a bachelor’s degree
from Florida International University and a master’s degree from Barry
University. Her hobbies include reading, running, swimming and traveling.
She volunteers across the country and abroad. Lissette believes that every
child should be given the opportunity to showcase their strengths and follow
their dreams.
MS. LISSETTE TRELLES, Department Chair
LANGUAGE ARTS
Sonie Suarez earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree
in Education from Nova Southeastern University. She started off teaching
Special Education at G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School. From there, she
worked at Terra Environmental Research Institute where she continued taught in
the Special Education department as well as 9th grade English and AP
Psychology. Mrs. Suarez has also worked at MAS where she taught 8th grade
Science. For the last four years, Mrs. Suarez had been working at a charter
school where she taught 9th grade English, Intensive Reading, and AP
Psychology.
MS. SONIE SUAREZ, Language Arts
MATHEMATICS
Mr. Marquez holds a master’s degree and has 37 years of teaching experience
in algebra I and II, geometry and calculus. He aims to create a safe and
positive learning environment for all students and establish strong
communication with parents. He wants to ensure that students have the best
learning tools for progress in order to raise students’ achievement to the
highest level.
MR. OSCAR MARQUEZ, Department Chair
MATHEMATICS
Ms. Parks was born and raised in Chicago, IL and discovered her love for mathematics while in high school. She is a recipient of a Posse Scholarship, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Pomona College and received her secondary mathematics certification from Grand Canyon University. She has 7 years of teaching experience and over ten years of tutoring experience. She enjoys helping students master complex concepts in math while also making it fun and intriguing for them. She has taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, SAT bootcamp courses and has tutored many students one-on-one in subjects ranging from Pre-Algebra, SAT, SSAT, ACT, FCAT, Geometry, GED, GRE and more. She is excited to join the J.C. Bermudez Doral team to help our students succeed!
MS. JALEESA PARKS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Mr. Ruiz’s teaching philosophy is to teach the whole student not only physical
activity and movement. He enjoys the outdoors and being active, specifically
mountain biking and water sports. He served in the US Marine Corps Reserve
as a radio operator. He looks forward to traveling and exploring different
countries with his family. He has been teaching Physical Education for M-DCPS
for 24 years and has various personal trainer certifications.
MR. RICHARD RUIZ, Department Chair
SCIENCE
Mr. Ruiz was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He currently holds a bachelor’s
degree in Biology, a master’s degree in Environmental Policy and Management
and will complete an M.S. Ed. in Education and Social Change. He has been
teaching science in M-DCPS for three years focusing mainly on research-driven,
student-led project-based learning. He is very excited to help make J.C.
Bermudez Doral Senior High a great school!
MR. YAEL RUIZ, Department Chair
SOCIAL STUDIES
Mr. Lorenzo believes that social studies should be his students’ favorite class! It
should be educational and a life-long resource! His teaching philosophy is that
learning should be interactive between student and teacher. He has traveled to
various countries around the world, both leisurely and when serving in the
military, so he enjoys interjecting personal experiences into his lessons. He
proudly served 6 years in the United States Air Force as a paramedic and has
over 29 years of teaching experience in M-DCPS.
MR. ERNEST LORENZO, Department Chair
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Mr. Moreno graduated from the University of Havana and has 25 years of
experience as an ESOL teacher. He has taught both at the secondary and higher
education levels and is currently a high-impact teacher in the state of Florida. His
goal as a teacher is to help his students develop their academic English language
skills in order to guarantee their success at both the high school and college
level. He loves his family, baseball, and traveling.
MR. NESTOR MORENO, Department Chair
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION
Ms. Iribar holds a bachelor’s degree in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
from Miami Dade College. She also holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and
Development from Florida International University. She taught reading for three
years at Country Club Middle School and was recently a Reading and English
teacher at Miami Springs Senior High School. She enjoys traveling, reading and
watching TV series on Netflix.
MS. YANELA IRIBAR, Department Chair
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION
Ms Diaz has been working as a Paraprofessional III-Behavioral since 2013. She
has a passion for helping students with special needs, so they can progress
academically and in all areas of their development.
MS. MARTHA DIAZ, Paraprofessional
ART
Ms. Sanchez has a Bachelors in Fine Arts and Masters in Art Education from
Florida State University. She believes in following the "Art for life" concept and
is excited to inspire her students to let art be a part of their everyday lives. She
is thrilled to be a part of the JCBD Family!
MS. SAMMANTHA SANCHEZ, Art
CLERICAL STAFF
Ms. Lopez has been with M-DCPS for
36 years as a high school principal’s
secretary. She started at Miami
Springs Senior Adult Education and
was then promoted to Miami Springs
Senior. In 2005, she was part of the
team that opened Ronald Reagan
Senior. She is excited to once again
open another high school in Doral -
the Home of the Thunder!
MS. CARMEN SICILIA-LOPEZ
Principal’s Secretary
Ms. Fonte has been with M-DCPS for
34 years; 11 of those as a high
school registrar. She worked at Miami
Springs Senior High for 20 years. In
2009, she was part of the team that
opened Law Enforcement Officer’s
Memorial High School. She hopes that
you are as excited as she is for the
2020-2021 school year!
MS. LUISA FONTE
Registrar
CONTACT INFORMATION
(305) 715-3600
If you would like to know more regarding our school opening in August 2020, enrollment or any
other questions, please feel free to contact us!
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J.C. BERMUDEZ DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HOME OF THE THUNDER
CLASS OF 2024…WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME!
