Exceptional Children

Ms. Alderman is a graduate of Wake Forest-Rolesville High School and a native to Wake Forest. She graduated from Vance-Granville before transferring to Appalachian State to continue her education in health an physical education. She taught elementary health and physical eduaction for three years before coming to Franklinton High. She enjoys coaching basketball and soccer. When not teaching and coaching, she can be found hanging out with her neices and her dog, Boone.

Chelsea Jones is a devoted wife and mother who finds joy in nurturing her vibrant family. A proud graduate of Elizabeth City State University and a dedicated member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Chelsea balances her professional and personal commitments with grace. She delights in her role as a loving spouse and mother to three-year-old twin boys, as well as a bonus mom to her two bonus daughters. She is also a Dog Mom to a very feisty Yorkie.

In her downtime, Chelsea loves exploring museums with her family, appreciating the opportunities for shared learning and discovery. She also takes great pleasure in watching her twin boys as they learn and play the game of football, savoring every moment of their growth and enthusiasm. Chelsea’s life reflects her dedication to family, education, and enriching experiences.

Michael has taught at Franklinton High School since 2019. Michael coaches football, girls basketball, and Men's Tennis at FHS.

Mrs. Southerland is in her 12th year as an educator with Franklin County Schools, and she is thrilled to be working on her second year as a member of the Red Ram family. After graduating from East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, she spent several years at Long Mill Elementary. During her time at LoMES, she was nominated as Teacher of the Year in 2016 and again in 2022. She is excited to continue working with students in the Franklin County community in her new role at FHS. While she is originally from Williamsburg, Va, she is proud to call Franklin County home now with her husband, Patrick, who is an educator at Vance Granville Community College. Outside of school, Mrs. Southerland enjoys family time with her two children, playing with her 2 dogs, and volunteering at church.