Inducted: 2011
Lakeland Senior High Graduate,
William 'Ron' Jeffries was a high-level official in the area of vocational and technical education with both the Florida Department of Education and the Polk County Public Schools. He was a state vocational director and an Assistant Superintendent for Vocational and Adult Education for Polk County Public Schools. Mr. Jeffries contributions led to his inductions into both the Florida Vocational Association Hall of Fame and Florida FFA Hall of Fame. He was an early visionary implementing school-based and work-based learning activities supported by strong partnerships with the business community.