Meet The Teachers
Mrs. Jessamyn Ramsey - Lead Teacher & Coordinator
Email: Jessamyn.Ramsey@palmbeachschools.org
Currently teaches: Experimental Science (9th), Biology Honors (10th), Zoology Honors (12th)
BS - Biological Science, MS.T - Biological Science
Graduate of Jupiter High School
Husband, Todd Ramsey, and cat, Zelda
Sponsor of JHS Birding Club and Envirothon
Avid Birder: World-779, North America-434, Florida-305
Halloween enthusiast; Native plant gardener
Amateur storm chaser
Mr. Aaron Lichtig - Outreach and Transportation
Email: Aaron.Lichtig@palmbeachschools.org
Currently teaches: AICE Marine AS (9th), AP Environmental (10th), AICE Environmental Management (11th)
Official JERFSA Bus Driver
Wife, Brandy, is also a teacher. Daughter, Casey
Mrs. Tammy DeLeonardo - Choice Programs Coordinator
Email: Tammy.DeLeonardo@palmbeachschools.org
BS - Marketing, FSU
MS-Center for Psychological Studies, NSU
As the Choice Programs Coordinator, Mrs. DeLeonardo oversees all of the Choice Programs at Jupiter Community High School.
Jupiter native, began teaching at JHS in 1995 in the marketing program. In 2013, became a JHS Guidance Counselor.
2012 Dwyer Award Winner - Career Education
FL DECA Awards - Hall of Fame inductee, Officer Coordinator for 18 years, Outstanding Service, Eagles Dare to Achieve, Honorary Life Member.
Girl Scout Co-Leader
Husband, Mike, began teaching at JHS in 1995 (Economics, English, Speech, American Government, Drama, Debate), 2000 Dwyer Award Winner, JHS Athletic Director 2007-2016, Currently teaches AICE Global Perspectives and Classical Studies
Daughter, Tori (JHS'09, UF'12 Sports Management), graduated from NSU Law School and currently practices in Broward County.
Daughter, Sofia, currently at JHS, loves creating art, ice skating, ice dancing, and attending Camp Mataponi (ME).
Dr. Teresa Thornton -Water Resource Research Advisor and Environmental Outreach Educator
Email: teresa.thornton@palmbeachschools.org
Currently teaches: IGCSE Env. Mgmnt (9th), Honors Chem (env)(10th), Dual Enrollment- Environmental Geology, Environmental Sampling Techniques, & Florida's Environmental History (11 & 12th)
BA - Biology-- MS Ecology & Environmental Sciences: Water Resources-- PhD-Forest Resources
President & CEO of GETWETPROJECT.ORG & Adjunct Professor Palm Beach State College
Water research freak and mentor with hundreds of secondary students presenting independent research at professional conferences; ten percent winning awards above their undergraduate competitors.
Awarded the Mary H. Marsh Medal by the American Water Resources Association for exemplary contributions to the education, protection, and wise use of the Nation's water resources.
Sponsor of Green Team, Blue Team, & PERIOD!
Husband, Jed Wood, and dog, Pesca
