48 Ransom Everglades LOG FALL 2025 The RE Way leads all that we do at Ransom Everglades Core Values with Director of Advancement Vicki Carbonell Williamson ’88 As an alumna, parent of alumni, student advisor and Director of Advancement, I have the privilege of seeing the value of a Ransom Everglades education up close and through various lenses. I am proud of the school's commitment to its core values, The RE Way, and I am delighted to share a glimpse into our values in action here. It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of the RE community and to see and experience these core values daily. Joy & Wellbeing How is RE approaching student wellness? Student wellbeing is a school-wide priority. RE’s health and wellness programming promotes balance, resilience and belonging through advisory groups, access to counselors, grade-level programs and wellness workshops that are integrated into the student experience. I also see it reflected in our dining hall menu daily with many healthy options offered. How does RE support faculty beyond salaries? We invest in our faculty through professional development and philanthropic initiatives, such as the McMahon Faculty Endowment, which provides a cost-of-living allowance (COLA) for full-time faculty. Service & Outreach What opportunities do students have to engage with the broader community? Ransom Everglades encourages students to connect their learning with real-world impact to put more into the world than they get out of it. Through service projects, partnerships with local organizations, student-led initiatives and traditions such as St. Alban’s Day and Thanksgiving drives, students learn the importance of giving back and become active contributors to their communities. We are proud that after they leave RE, many continue community service as alumni in their respective communities. It is something that becomes a part of us wherever we go. How does RE foster a culture of purpose-driven leadership? From advisory programs to student clubs and signature programs, RE offers students opportunities to lead with intention. Students are challenged to think beyond themselves and make a difference in the world around them through service, sustainability and civic engagement. Everything we do at RE is student-centered, which makes student voices heard and their actions respected. “Our faculty are the most important part of our school as they take care of our children – day by day, hour by hour, class by class, on the stage, on the field, on local field trips, throughout the state, on national trips, and often throughout the world.” – Head of School Rachel Rodriguez “Most importantly, we were a class that believed in giving back to our community. Every club – whether academic or special interest – had a public service component. And we leaned on each other to support one another’s events, from bake sales to fundraiser performances to item collection drives.” – Sirja Jõeveer ’25
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