Administrative Team

Mrs. Rebecca Oakley

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.


Foster

Mrs. Elizabeth Foster - Assistant Principal of Instruction

Mrs. Foster is a product of the Houston County School System and was a science teacher for more than 15 years.  She attended the University of Georgia where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Science Education.  She recently received a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Georgia Southern University. She spent most of her career at the high school level teaching biology, environmental science, and anatomy. Mrs. Foster then moved to Bonaire Middle where she taught  7th grade Life Science for four years before becoming the assistant principal of instruction.  Mrs. Foster is married and has two sons who attend Houston County schools. 
Steven Ruzic

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!

Mr. Wilson

Mr. Fredrick Thomas - Assistant Principal of Discipline - Part Time

Mr. Thomas is the new Assistant Principal of Discipline at Bonaire Middle School and Perry Middle School. He has been an educator for 16 years; with 10 years of high and middle school administrative experience as an assistant principal and a career tech supervisor in the Dougherty County School System. His other experiences include Marketing teacher, basketball and softball coach, and athletic director. He holds a Specialist in Educational Leadership from Columbus State University, along with a Masters in Educational Leadership from Albany State University and a Business Education Certification from Valdosta State University.