Top Reader: Ransom Middle Student Reads 1.755 Million Words In December
January 7, 2026
Paige Ruhnow was recognized at the December Accelerated Reader (AR) Top Reader at Ransom Middle School.
Paige read 1,755,099 words and passed 20 AR tests.
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Megan Bryan Named Ernest Ward Middle Teacher Of The Year
January 4, 2026
Megan Bryan was named the Ernest Ward Middle School Teacher of the Year. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Holly Kendrick Named Ransom Middle Teacher Of The Year
January 4, 2026
Holly Kendrick was named the Ransom Middle School Teacher of the Year. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molly Villanueva Named Beulah Academy Of Science Teacher Of The Year
January 3, 2026
Molly Villanueva was named the Beulah Academy of Science Teacher of the Year. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
ECSO, Ascend Cares Volunteers Fill Care Packages For Service Members In Guam
January 3, 2026
Members of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office were joined by volunteers from the Ascend Cares Foundation to package care packages for service members deployed during the holidays.
Sheriff Chip Simmons, Lt. Tampary, and Deputy Mason Tampary worked alongside Ascend volunteers to fill dozens of care packages for U.S. service members stationed in Guam.
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Brandon Korinchak Named Northview High Teacher Of The Year
January 2, 2026
Brandon Korinchak was named the Northview High School Teacher of the Year. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Maria Moultrie Named George Stone Technical College Teacher Of The Year
January 2, 2026
Maria Moultrie was named the George Stone Technical College Teacher of the Year. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Kimberly Ripley Named Escambia Westgate Teacher Of The Year
December 31, 2025
Kimberly Ripley was named the Escambia Westgate School Teacher of the Year.
“Ms Ripley makes science come alive, our students love going to Science Lab,” the school said.
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Kenneth Atkinson Named Beulah Middle Teacher Of The Year
December 31, 2025
Kenneth Atkinson was named the Beulah Middle School Teacher of the Year. NorthEscambia.com photo.
Chad Hetherington Named Molino Park Elementary Teacher Of The Year
December 30, 2025
Coach Chad Hetherington has been named the Molino Park Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.