Posts by Meg Sacks
Faculty Reflect on Benefits of the Beaches Campus Classroom Expansion Project
As the Beaches Campus faculty concluded the 2023-2024 school year in post planning activities, several Beaches Campus teachers shared their thoughts on the newly-launched Beaches Campus Classroom Expansion project,which will begin construction this summer, in order to add classroom space to accommodate enrollment. Currently there are two sections through 1st grade at the Beaches Campus.…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Campus’ Camp Create Off to a Great Start
Rising ELP 2 – kindergarten students kicked off their summer at Camp Create on June 3. Each week, campers explore the Reading Aquarium, dive into STEM and STEAM projects at the Creation Station, and develop their motor skills through Soccer Shots and Play Ball sessions at Lori Schiavone Commons. Weekly storytime at the library adds…
Read More2024-2025 New Parent Orientation – St. Mark’s Campus
Monday, August 12* 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Lori Schiavone Commons Learn about all things ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus at New Parent Orientation. *Adults only. Thank you for making alternate arrangements for your child(ren).
Read More2024 Meet Your Teacher Morning – St. Mark’s Campus
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Meet Your Teacher Morning is a time for parents and students to explore their new classroom and meet their new homeroom teacher. Families will receive their carpool tag and spirit shirt that students can wear on Fridays). All students should be accompanied by an adult during this…
Read MoreSenior Honors Convocation and Class of 2024 Awards
Senior Honors Convocation was held the morning of May 17 at the Acosta-Schmidt House, where seniors were presented with school and department awards. Academic Department Awards Communications: Elle Morrow Computer Science: Charles Hines English: William Rosenberg History: Ben Blatt Mathematics: Gael Malone Physical Education: Connor Hess Performing Arts: Matt Salek Science: Audrey Swingle Theology: Grant…
Read MoreThe Reverend Robert R. Parks Award for Excellence in Teaching Given to Trish Shilling, Beaches Campus
Trish Shilling is the school’s first recipient of the The Rev. Robert R. Parks Award for Excellence in Teaching, established for the purpose of recognizing the Beaches Campus faculty. Trish teaches first grade and has worked at Beaches Campus for five years. Her nominations include the following from her colleagues: “Trish goes above and beyond…
Read MoreBridgett Stroud, St. Mark’s Campus Learning Specialist, Named Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award Recipient
Bridgett Stroud, Learning Specialist, was named the 2024 Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award recipient for her work at St. Mark’s Campus over the past nine years. Her nominations read: “Bridgett has unselfishly gone above and beyond normal expectations of time, energy, and devotion. She loves and respects the children and balances that with…
Read More2024 Guardian Award: Greg Hersey, Nominated by Lauren Roberts ’24
At Senior Honors Convocation on May 17, Greg Hersey, Performing Arts Department Chair, Instrumental Music Director, and faculty member, was named the 2024 Guardian Award winner. Mr. Hersey was nominated by senior Lauren Roberts, who read her nomination during the ceremony. In her nomination of Mr. Hersey, Lauren wrote “Mr. Hersey has watched countless students…
Read MoreDavis Awards for Excellence in Teaching Given to Peyton Chunn and Janet Buford
Established in 1992, the Davis Awards for Excellence in Teaching are presented each year to selected Episcopal School of Jacksonville teachers who personify quality in their teaching and in their influence on student learning; who consistently and unselfishly go above and beyond normal expectations of time, energy and devotion in working with students; who demonstrate…
Read MoreThe Timothy Award Given to Marion Zeiner
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. (1Tim 6:20a) This year’s Timothy Award was given to Marion Zeiner. Marion has taught at Episcopal for more than 30 years. She is Director of Scientific Research and teaches chemistry. She also leads the school’s ninth grade orientation adventure, 9GOA, to Unicoi State Park in Georgia,…
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