Mrs. Cheryl Hyde is a third generation Tampa native who grew up in Brandon, Florida. She earned her B.A. in Marketing and Management from Tampa College. She went on to earn her M.A. in Educational Leadership and an Ed. S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Argosy University. Her teaching certification is in Marketing grades 6-12 and Leadership all levels.

Mrs. Hyde has been employed in Hillsborough County Public Schools for over twenty-one years. During those twenty-one years of employment, Mrs. Hyde has served as Assistant Principal of Curriculum, Assistant Principal of Student affairs, Middle and High School teacher, and a High School Bowling Coach. She began at Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School as one of the inaugural faculty members, and went on to serve for ten years at BDCHS.

Mrs. Hyde views education as a life-long process and believes that students are at the center of all school-related decisions. She works under the philosophy that everything we do in our school should be done with the best interest of our students in mind. Working together with teachers and staff to continue the legacy of success established by BDCHS while building strong relationships with parents, students, and community partners is her priority.

Mrs. Hyde is the mother of three children, two of which are BDCHS Alumni.  She enjoys spending her free time with her family and three grandchildren.

Mr. Matthew Healey serves as the Assistant Principal of Administration at Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School. He earned his B.S. in Elementary Education K-6 and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from the University of Tampa, with endorsements in Educational Leadership K-12, ESOL, and Reading K-12. Mr. Healey’s career in education has been focused in charter schools and has held various instructional leadership roles across the K-12 spectrum.

It is his belief that the fundamental mission of a school is for its students to become more intelligent by learning in an environment where they feel accepted, just as they are. This philosophy stems from his interest and passion for social justice education, educational equity, and professional ethics. As a part-time faculty member at the University of Tampa in the Department of Education, he instructs and mentors undergraduate education majors in order to develop exemplary teachers who enter our Tampa Bay area schools. He also is a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor and trains educators on the importance of assisting students in need of support.

On a personal note, Mr. Healey enjoys living in the Ybor City neighborhood of Tampa, being outdoors and exploring Tampa’s vibrant culture. He is dedicated to continuously learning and growing as an educational leader.

Mrs. Kristy Jones serves as the Assistant Principal of Curriculum at Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School. Mrs. Jones is a proud University of South Florida graduate, with a bachelor's degree in Specific Learning Disabilities and a master's degree in Reading Education. She is a lifelong learner and furthered her education by earning a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology and is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. A veteran teacher and teacher leader, she enjoys working with teachers new to the profession as well as coaching teachers in instructional and behavioral contexts. She has held several leadership roles, including being a new teacher mentor, department head, and ESE Specialist.  

Believing education is a collaborative process that includes all stakeholders: parents, teachers, students and community members, she strives to advocate for all students and ensure that each has the best education possible. She is always reminded to “do what’s best for kids”, when making leadership decisions. This motto, as well as having a passion for student equity and social emotional learning has guided her throughout her career.  

Mrs. Jones resides in the community of Tampa Heights with her husband and three fur babies, Fritz, Elsie, and Romeo. They love to take walks on the Riverwalk at night when it's cool and enjoy all the activities that Tampa has to offer.