Join us in celebrating Veterans Day by recognizing the heroes within the Rapoport Academy family!
On this day and throughout the year, Rapoport Academy is deeply thankful for the profound service and sacrifice made by the brave men and women who have defended our country. This commitment is reflected not only by the veterans who are members of our dedicated staff but also by the beloved family members of our team who have served.

Your commitment to defending our freedoms and upholding our nation's values does not go unnoticed. We salute you today and always.

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🌟 Our Staff Who Have Served

We proudly recognize the following Rapoport Academy employees who are veterans. 

• Christina Charles (U.S. Air Force) – HS Coach
• Bryan Foreman (U.S. Army) – RAPS Athletics Director
• Rebecca Foster (U.S. Marine Corps) – 1st Grade Teacher
• Tanya King (U.S. Army) – Admin Assistant at 2nd-4th Elementary
• Shane O. Nelson (U.S. Marine Corps) – Maintenance
• Dr. Barbara Page (U.S. Army) – Dean of Students
• Chad Rumsey (U.S. Marine Corps) – Director of Facilities & Safety
• Gary Williams (U.S. Army) – Grounds/Maintenance
• Jessica Woodall (U.S. Army) – HS Science Teacher
• Samuel Wood (U.S. Navy) – U.S. History Teacher at Meyer HS

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🎖️ Family Members of Our Employees

We also extend our immense gratitude to the veterans who are closely connected to our staff. ​

• Curtis Allred (U.S. Air Force) - Parent of 8th Grade Teacher Janice Johnson
• Arlington Baker, Jr. (U.S. Army) - Brother of TA Marjorie Parker
• Arlington Baker, Sr. (U.S. Army) - Dad of TA Marjorie Parker
• William Bragg (U.S. Air Force) - Parent of 7th Grade Teacher Abigail Bragg
• Jeff Charles (U.S. Air Force) - Husband of Coach Christina Charles
• Bruce Cobb (U.S. Army) - Nephew of TA Marjorie Parker
• James H. Flagg (Ret. Lt Col.) (U.S. Army) - Parent of Art Teacher Theresa Jurls
• M. Dorothea Flagg (U.S. Army Nurse Corps/Army National Guard) - Parent of Art Teacher Theresa Jurls
• Jimmy Foster (U.S. Marine Corps) - Husband of 1st Grade Teacher Rebecca Foster
• Brenda & Greg Gay (U.S. Army) - Parents of Food Service Director Nathaniel Gay
• Zoey Harkins (US Air Force) - Daughter of HS Teacher Lindsay Pack
• Brennan King (U.S. Army) - Husband of Admin Assistant Tanya King
• Kelly Kroll (US Air Force) - Cousin of HS Teacher Lindsay Pack
• Kevin “Mr. K” Kreitzman (USMC) - Brother of HS Teacher Sam Wood
• Douglas Lain (US Navy) - Grandfather of HS Teacher Lindsay Pack
• Charles Lankford (U. S. Army) - Uncle of Diagnostician Janet Lankford Peralta
• James Joe Lankford (U.S. Air Force) - Father of Diagnostician Janet Lankford Peralta
• Connie Lee Watson Lankford (U.S. Marine Corps) - Mother of Diagnostician Janet Lankford Peralta
• Carnel Mason Jr. (U.S. Air Force) - Parent of Parent Liaison Catrena Thomas
• Bret Page (U.S. Coast Guard) - Husband of DOS Barbara Page
• Damon Strawser (U.S Air Force) - Parent of 4th Grade Teacher Jordan Strawser
• Bobby Teer (U.S. Army) - Grandfather of 3rd Grade Teacher Sydney Teer
• Nathaniel Vaughn (U.S. Navy) - Husband of Instructional Coach Lauren Vaughn
• Karl. M. “Bud” Watson (U. S. Army) - Uncle of Diagnostician Janet Lankford Peralta
• Jeffrey Werner (Army National Guard) - Brother of HS Teacher Kayla Deuire
• Ricky Woodall (U.S. Marine Corps) - Father of 8th Grade History Teacher Luke Woodall
• Scottie Yocham (U.S. Navy) - Granddaughter of TA Marjorie Parker

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Thank You For Your Service!

We encourage all Rapoport Academy students, parents, and community members to join us in extending gratitude to these veterans and all others who have served our nation. Happy Veterans Day!