Ricardo Ricketts

Assistant Principal

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

Orange you glad it’s Spring Break!
We showed some appreciation to our amazing faculty and staff with a few sweet snacks to kick off a well deserved break. Thank you for all you do every day! #SpringBreak #StaffAppreciation @browardschools

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

At Watkins Elementary, we’re laying the foundation for academic growth!Our recent Instructional Review set the stage for stronger teaching, deeper learning, and Leveling Up Panther Success! @BCPSLeadership @AP_Ricketts @bcps_south
#GameOn #LevelUpLearning #AcademicExcellence

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

Join us at Watkins Elementary, for our Meet & Greet as we kick off an exciting new school year! Come meet our amazing teachers, and get ready for a great year ahead! #BackToSchool #Dashtothedream @AP_Ricketts @BCPS_South @CokeFlorida @BrowardEdFound @BCPS @BCPSLeadership

[BCPS Leadership @BCPSLeadership]

SOAR taught our leaders that growth comes not just from what we do, but from who we become together! A special thank you to all our leaders that led this summer! @browardschools

[Stephanie Logan, M.Ed. @msloganinspires]

And just like that our #SummerSOAR has come to an end! This was an amazing #experience and we all learned something from each other. Special shout out to my girls for life now; @1stDejean and Ms. Lizano, I couldn’t have asked for a better team to work with! Thank you @BCPSLeadership and a HUGE SHOUT OUT to an amazing #leader @AP_Ricketts full of experience and knowledge! Thank you for your #guidance on this journey! And a huge shout out to @LakesideBroward in the words of @DrRiqRod “They not like us” 🤗 and that’s a fact! (Cues the music) LAKESIDE!! LAKESIDE!!

[Stephanie Logan, M.Ed. @msloganinspires]

@susana_ginory @1stDejean @AP_Ricketts @BCPSLeadership @LakesideBroward @keeperteacher Thank you!! We definitely enjoyed ourselves at Lakeside Elementary! I hope you have a great school year as well!!

[Mrs. Dejean @1stDejean]

Lakeside Summer SOAR came to an end today & I couldn’t have asked for a better team! Our Gators crossed the finished line on their FAST track to Success! 🏎️🏎️🐊
@AP_Ricketts @msloganinspires @BCPSLeadership @LakesideBroward @keeperteacher

[Stephanie Logan, M.Ed. @msloganinspires]

💚🏎️ It’s GO time at Lakeside Elementary! 💚

Today we hit the Fast Track to Success, cheering on our incredible 3rd graders as they raced (not literally) through their FAST “4” test with grit and determination! 🏁

Our #teachers, #staff, and #students all wore green to show our support, fueling our racers with #positivity, #encouragement, and the SOAR spirit that drives us forward during the #SummerSOAR Program. 🚦

When the lights turned green, our little gators put the pedal to the metal, proving they’re ready to win this race and cross the finish line strong. 🏆

#FastTrackToSuccess #Testing #Support #LakesideElementary #SummerSOAR

[Stephanie Logan, M.Ed. @msloganinspires]

✨🏁 Our #SummerSOAR Program at Lakeside Elementary is all about putting #students on the Fast Track to Success, and we threw an unforgettable Pit Stop Pep Rally 🚗💨 to hype up our amazing 3rd graders as they gear up for the FAST “4”!

From cheers to games, #laughter, and #positive vibes, we showed our racers what it means to #lead, #inspire, and #motivate, because success starts with #believing in yourself.

We wrapped it all up with powerful #affirmations that fueled their confidence:
I can. I will. Do my best…on the test! 🏆🌟

We’re so proud of our students for embracing the challenge and racing toward greatness! Let’s go, gators!

#Fast4 #FastTrackToSuccess #LeadInspireMotivate #SummerSOAR #PitStopPepRally

[Stephanie Logan, M.Ed. @msloganinspires]

Nothing brings #teachers, #students & our #community together like a little friendly fun & a lot of spirit!

🏁🐊Lakeside Elementary kicked off Spirit Week by keeping our 🧢 head in the race! Check out our headgear, from wacky to wonderful, our Pit Crew showed up ready to win! 🏆 You gotta get your head in the game!!

@LakesideBroward
@BCPSLeadership
@AP_Ricketts
@1stDejean

[Stephanie Logan, M.Ed. @msloganinspires]

🏎️💨 On the Fast Track to Success at Lakeside Elementary 🐊for #SummerSOAR, we made a pit stop today to celebrate our incredible team!

Our staff rocked Rep Your Favorite Decade Day with style & energy 🕺🎶 and we kept the momentum going with a #ThankfulThursday lunch from Papa John’s, thanks to our amazing PTA! 🙌

From #teachers to #behaviorsupport, to cafeteria, to facilities, to clerical, EVERYONE was fed, appreciated, and reminded why #culture & #relationships drive everything we do.

Here’s to #leadership that inspires, a team that shines, and #students who fuel our purpose.

What’s around the next turn? 👀 Stay tuned…

#CultureBuilding #LeadershipInAction #FastTrackToSuccess #ThankfulThursday

[Stephanie Logan, M.Ed. @msloganinspires]

Today we welcomed community leader & School Board Member @debbi_hixon to Lakeside Elementary #SummerSOAR! 🐊 She visited #classrooms, engaged with #students & #aspiringleaders, and shared valuable #feedback as we stay on the FAST Track to Success. 🏎️ 💨 #Leadership #Community

[Stephanie Logan, M.Ed. @msloganinspires]

We love pop-up visits at Lakeside Elementary’s #SummerSOAR program! Mr. Jerome Pierre always #empowers & uplifts us with #wisdom; leading from the ❤️ & propelling us forward as #aspiringleaders & #educators. Great things are happening! 🐊#Educators #Leaders #Empower #Uplift

[Stephanie Logan, M.Ed. @msloganinspires]

We thrive under great #leadership! A big Lakeside ES thank you to Dr. Peterson and Ms Sharon Hepburn for the surprise visit and for inspiring us to keep making an #impact. 🐊💙 #Leadership #Leaders #LakesidePride”

[Stephanie Logan, M.Ed. @msloganinspires]

🎆🇺🇸 Thankful Thursday vibes were in full swing! Our amazing #teachers rocked their 4th of July gear & enjoyed sweet treats thanks to our awesome PTA & we had a surprise visit from @AzcarateDawn ! ❤️🤍💙
#Grateful #SummerSOAR #Leadership #RedWhiteAndYou

[Stephanie Logan, M.Ed. @msloganinspires]

🏁 It’s #ThankfulThursday AND #RepYourTeamDay at Lakeside ES! From jerseys to juice packs, we’re staying on the 🏎️ FAST Track to Success by celebrating the amazing #teachers & ESPs in our #SummerSOAR Program! 🥤🎉 Your dedication fuels our race! 💨🔥 Special thanks to our PTA!

[Ricardo Ricketts @AP_Ricketts]

Lakeside Elementary Summer SOAR Program! Ready to greet our scholars! #BCPSLeadership #FastTracktoSuccess

[Stephanie Logan, M.Ed. @msloganinspires]

☀️ Kicking off Summer SOAR 2025 at Lakeside Elementary with FAST Track to Success! 🏁 Huge shoutout to our incredible PTA & community partner Certera Investors for fueling us up with a delicious hot breakfast! 🏎️💨 We’re ready to R.A.C.E. #FASTtracktoSuccess #RACEtoGreatness

[Ricardo Ricketts @AP_Ricketts]

@JerelleOwens @Orangebrook_El Congratulations!

[BCPS Leadership @BCPSLeadership]

Our 2025-2026 Intern Principals spent the evening collaborating as they participated in their first official meeting! Here they grow!🙌

#BCPSLeads