Administrative Team
Mrs. Rebecca Oakley - Principal
Mrs. Rebecca Oakley was named the principal of Bonaire Middle School during the Houston County Board of Education meeting held March 12, 2024. Prior to Bonaire, she served as the principal of Centerville Elementary School.
Prior to joining Centerville Elementary School, Oakley served as the Assistant Principal for Instruction at Northside Elementary School. She also served as a teacher at Feagin Mill Middle School, Warner Robins Middle School, and Mossy Creek Middle School. In 2011, she was named the Warner Robins Middle School Teacher of the Year and the Houston County Teacher of the Year. She was also named as the 2015 STEM Teacher of the Year by the Air Force Association.
Oakley is a proud product of the Houston County School District, where she attended Miller Elementary, Bert Rumble Middle School, and Warner Robins High School. She received a bachelor’s degree in middle grades education from Mercer University. She also earned her master's and specialist degrees in middle grades education and educational leadership from Valdosta State University. She and her husband, Russell, have two children.
Mrs. Elizabeth Foster - Assistant Principal of Instruction
Mr. Steven Ruzic - Assistant Principal of Discipline
Mr. Ruzic is a proud product of the Houston County School System. After graduating from Northside High School, Mr. Ruzic received his bachelor's degree in Education from Georgia College and State University. He also holds a master's degree in Teaching and Learning from Nova Southeastern University, a specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont College, and a degree in Educational Leadership through Columbus State University.
Mr. Ruzic has been in education since 1996. Before becoming the Assistant Principal of Discipline at Bonaire Middle in 2023, he served as a teacher at King's Chapel Elementary, Warner Robins High, Veterans High, and Warner Robins Middle School. He was also the Assistant Principal of Discipline at Centerville and Quail Run Elementary.
Mr. Ruzic's wife Wendy and sons Steven and Austin are what motivates him every day. His goal is to respect everyone and offer his absolute best effort each and every day! Go Jags!