Betty Duffee Offers Experience and Devotion

Betty Duffee has devoted her life to serving Jackson County Schools
By Sid Riley

Thirty four years of teaching in Jackson County schools combined with working as a member of the Jackson County School Board for twelve years certainly demonstrates a high degree of experience and devotion to our local school programs. Betty Duffee has thus devoted her entire life to serving the children of Jackson County. She wants to continue in this service.

Betty was born in Banks, Alabama and graduated from Pike County High School in Brundidge, Alabama. She was married to Ernest Duffee (deceased), who worked for the U. S. Department of Agriculture. They enjoyed raising three children, Ernest Duffee Jr. who attends a seminary in Kentucky, Diane Duffee-Kiser of Auburn, Alabama, and Alan Duffee of Tallahassee.

After high school she graduated from Auburn University, and then continued her studies to gain a Masters Degree from the University of Mississippi. She has also completed all of the requirements to be classified as a certified Master School Board Member by the Florida School Board Association.

Mrs. Duffee retired after teaching in Jackson County for thirty four years. Of that teaching career, twenty seven of those years were spent teaching chemistry and biology at Marianna High School. She has served as the District three representative on our school board for three terms. She stresses that she is now a full time school board member and devotes all of her energy, attention, and time to serving that position.

"I have continually stressed improvements in the classroom environment during my work as a board member", states Duffee proudly. "We have significantly improved our facilities, equipment, and salaries for school personnel."

Mrs. Duffee states, "I have always listened to our citizens and parents concerns, investigated issues, and have worked to be a champion for all aspects of education. This includes academics, athletics, and all worthwhile extracurricular activities. I have the experience, desire, and devotion needed to continue in my service as your full time Board Member."