Merrick 's Administrative staff is devoted to making this school a better place for your child .

Principal, Deborah C. Wehking and Assistant Principals, Nelida Martinez and Alex Sardiņas welcome you to visit Merrick .

The mission of the Merrick Educational Center is to provide a quality educational program in order to maximize the potential of the exceptional students we serve. Individualized instruction in the school and in the home/hospital environment is designed to target each student's unique needs and provide an educational experience that will enable the student to participate in the community to the fullest extent possible. A primary focus of our mission is the engagement and support of parents in the educational process to ensure that the skills taught by the instructional staff can be maintained and/or expanded in the home setting.


Deborah C. Wehking
Principal


Ms. Wehking's goal is to support the work of students, parents, and teachers so that teaching and learning can be maximized.  She has an extensive background in exceptional student education, as well as experience in general education in secondary schools.  She is a South Florida native, and a product of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.  She is dedicated to meeting the special needs of students in this community.

 
Alex Sardiņas
Assistant Principal

 

 

Mr. Sardiņas is a valuable administrator at the Merrick Educational Center. His teaching experience with both exceptional education students as well as those in the regular education program has helped him provide Merrick teachers guidance in the delivery of instruction. In addition, he provides school staff assistance and leadership in the daily operation of the school.


Nelida Martinez
Assistant Principal


Ms. Martinez is an effective administrator at the Merrick Educational Center . Her expertise as a previous staffing specialist and special sensitivity to the needs of handicapped students are valuable assets to our very special school. She is always available to assist students, staff and families.

 
Principal's Staff