Deborah Robertson

Mathematics Instructor

Mrs. Emily Jefferis is Ransom's Teacher of The year for 2005-2006. 

Mrs. Jefferis has been teaching art at Ransom for the past two years. Prior to coming to Ransom, Mrs. Jefferis taught at Tate Senior High School and Blue Angels Elementary School.

Mrs. Jefferis obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from College of Wooster in Ohio and her Masters of Education from the University of West Florida.

Mrs. Jefferis has stated that her fondest memory of being an educator is when her former students return to see her and share how they are using art in their lives.

Mrs. Jefferis is married to her husband, Jeff, and they have two children --- daughter Allison and son Darren.

Finally, Mrs. Jefferis is in the process of forming an art club for those students who want to develop their creative side.

Sue Ann Young 

Special Education

Mrs. Sue Ann Young is Ransom's Teacher of The year for 2004-2005. 

She was also the Wal-Mart Teacher of The Year during 2003.

Mrs. Young has been at Ransom Middle School since 1994 and previously worked at Bellview Middle School (14 years). She also tutored at the Community Mental Health Center and the Center for Learning.

Mrs. Young attended Pensacola Junior College and the University of West Florida and has a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and Elementary Education. She is currently working on her Reading Endorsement. 

Mrs. Young's fondest educational memory has been teaching adults to read. She also cherishes the letters of thanks that she receives from parents who appreciate the hard work that she has done in order to help their children.

Mrs. Young is also very proud of her family. She has been married for 31 years and has three daughters: Emily (27), Molly (23), and Sophia (20).

Bonnie Exner 

8th Grade Civics

Mrs. Bonnie Exner, a 28 year teacher, is Ransom Middle School's Teacher of the Year for 2001-2002.  She was nominated and elected by her fellow teachers at Ransom and is proud to be RMS's candidate for the Escambia County Teacher of The Year!

Mrs. Exner is certified to teach Language Arts grades 6-12, and History grades 7-12 in the State of Florida.  She has taught 14 years of Language Arts and is now into her 14th year as a Social Studies teacher.  Mrs. Exner transferred to RMS in 1994 from Workman middle school.  She says that she really enjoys working with the students at Ransom and the faculty is one of the best in the county.  

Mrs. Exner's philosophy of education is simple- her role is to provide a positive learning environment in which her students can advance their learning at their own individual pace.  Open discussions, debates, and free exchange of ideas are always welcome in her Civics classes because Mrs. Exner understands that students learn so much from their peers' open exchange of ideas.

Respecting individual differences is the standard and norm in Mrs. Exner's Civics classes.  She is proud of the fact that many of her students come back to visit her and thank her for what she has taught them. 

Since 1982, Mrs. Nancy O'Neal, proud RMS Tiger and award winning science teacher, has prowled the halls of Ransom.  This year, the administration, faculty, and staff are pleased to have Mrs. O'Neal represent our great school as Ransom's 2001 Teacher of the Year!!

Her talent to teach and her love of teaching are apparent to all who know her.  Mrs. O'Neal has served as team leader since her first year at Ransom, always ready and willing to assist her fellow teachers in making RMS a very special place for middle schoolers.    Knowing the importance it will have in her students' future, Nancy integrates technology into every aspect of her teaching and encourages her peers to do the same.  Her students work hard every day and will tell anyone who asks that Mrs. O'Neal is a super teacher.  She gets them involved in exciting new projects each year  and devotes countless hours preparing her classes.  Teachers at Ransom Middle School are proud to announce their choice for Teacher of the Year, 2000-2001.

Bryan Alvaré

7th Grade History

According to Mr. Alvaré, "This year has been my best year so far - my students have been terrific for the most part. Having students who keep good attitudes makes it much nicer to teach them. I want them to enjoy my class, but take with them skills and success that will help them in the future." 

Teachers at Ransom Middle School are proud to announce their choice for Teacher of the Year, 1999-2000.

Valerie Hauser 

Media Specialist

During the past five years, Valerie has proven to be an extremely efficient and dynamic addition to the Ransom staff. Teachers know that she is always willing to assist them and their students in any manner possible. Her sincere desire and ability to find and share the latest and most appropriate information available in any subject for any teacher has made her a very popular asset. In addition, her intelligence combined with her cheerful attitude make her one of those individuals that everyone wishes to have as a friend.

Teachers at Ransom Middle School are proud to announce their choice for Teacher of the Year, 1998-1999.