Southside Elementary School
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Principal's Vision
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Our vision is that every student who attends Southside Elementary School is Responsible, Respectul, and Safe. We strive everyday to provide the best education to our students to prepare them for future endeavours. Our faculty and staff strive for excellence and work collaboratively to ensure a quality education is provided.

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Mrs. Cassie Melvin, Principal

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Ms. Laurén Morgan, Asst. Principal

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Mr. Edrick Hamilton, BRT
Edrick Hamilton is deeply rooted in Bradford County. He is a lifelong resident of Bradford County and a Bradford High School graduate. He has served in Bradford County School District for many years as a volunteer, a mentor, a custodian, a substitute teacher, a paraprofessional, a teacher and a sports coach.
He taught Math and Science at Southside Elementary School for 6 years, where he was the 2019 - 2020 Teacher of the Year. He’s the Founder of the mentoring program “12 Guys In Bow-Ties & 12 Girls In Pearls”, which has been a successful program for 6 years thus far. He has coached cross country and track & field for both Bradford Middle School and Bradford High School for 6 years.
Mr. Hamilton holds a Bachelor of Science and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Jacksonville University. Mr. Hamilton holds a professional education certification in Elementary Education K-6, ESOL Endorsement and Reading Endorsement K-12.
This year Mr. Hamilton is the Behavior Resource Teacher at Southside Elementary in Starke, FL. He believes that all children deserve the opportunity for quality education. They must learn so that they won't be educationally crippled in the society around them. He believes it takes a village to raise a child, so parents, teachers, coaches, behavior resource teachers, guidance counselors, principals, and the community all play key parts in children’s lives. What he loves most about his job is that he’s able to help connect students to their full potential at being intellectually competent, socially confident, and emotionally stable individuals.
Staff Directory
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- Cheryl Chalker
- Natalya Cruger

- Edrick Hamilton
- Monica Kadlec
- Katie May

- Cassie Melvin

- Laurén Morgan

- Melissa Olive
Southside Documents
District Links
- Title IX Coordinators
- Safety First for all Students and Staff
- Fortify FL Presentation for Students
- FortifyFL
- School Improvement Plans
- Student Progression Plans
- Student Code of Conduct & Dress Code
- School Library Lists
- Resources for Parents and Students
- Resources For Employees
- Public Records Request
- FLDOE Twitter posts
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Announcements
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Parent Involvement & Climate Survey
Parents and/or Guardians:
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