Posts by Meg Sacks
New Parent Orientation
Welcome to Episcopal! Monday, August 14 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Leatherbury Hall (St. Mark’s Church) This is a parent-only event for new ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus families. Thank you for making alternate arrangements for your child(ren).
Read MoreCamp Create is Full STEAM Ahead on the St. Mark’s Campus
Summer camp for rising ELP 2 – kindergarten students is full STEAM ahead on the St. Mark’s Campus. The first two weeks of camp are focusing on age appropriate science, technology, engineering, and math activities. Campers have designed and created silver rivers using tin foil, experimented with oil and water, created Oobleck using cornstarch and…
Read MoreEpiscopal Hires Nick James as Baseball Program Director and Varsity Head Coach
Nick James has been hired as the Eagles’ next Baseball Program Director and Varsity Head Coach. Coach James’ extensive background in teaching and coaching includes 18 years in the dugout at the high school level, nine of which were at Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale. During his time at Westminster, he was a three-time district…
Read MoreBeaches Campus Prepares for New Science and Social Studies Programs
The Beaches Campus will implement new programs for both science and social studies at the start of the 2023-2024 school year. The new science program is SAVVAS Elevate Science. Elevate Science is a phenomena-based, hands-on science curriculum immersing students in the inquiry process. This is science elevated for problem solving and critical thinking. The new…
Read MoreBeaches Campus Teacher Leslie Sale Name Timothy Award Recipient
Leslie Sale, Christian Education teacher on the Beaches Campus, is the 2022-2023 recipient of the Timothy Award. The Timothy Award is presented annually to an Episcopal teacher who exemplifies the ideal of Christian service to students and to the community. The Timothy Award recognizes the service of the individual and the importance of a vital…
Read MoreLucy Lee and Lara Duguid Chosen for Davis Awards for Excellence in Teaching
Lucy Lee, Middle and Upper School Chinese language teacher, “epitomizes every characteristic of the Davis Award, both in and out of the classroom,” according to a colleague. Mrs. Lee consistently puts the students’ needs first via her selfless approach in the classroom, and she also finds new ways to engage students while holding them accountable.…
Read MoreDina Middlekauff Named Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award Winner
Described as a true “champion for her students,” the most notable element in the multiple nominations Mrs. Middlekauff received were the mentions of the many ways in which she strives to empower her students. “Her students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and taking risks,” one colleague shared. Another repeated theme in her nominations was…
Read MoreTwenty or More Years of Service Recognitions and Retirements
20 Years of Service Kelly Hoyt – Mathematics – Munnerlyn Campus Andy Kidd ’99 – Director of Athletics – Munnerlyn Campus 25 Years of Service Andrew Deskins – Theology – Munnerlyn Campus Lynell Johnson – Pre-Primary – St. Mark’s Campus Annetta McCoy – PE & Athletics – Munnerlyn Campus George Terre – Technology Staff –…
Read MoreLower Schools Celebrate Fifth Grades
On Thursday, May 25 and Friday, May 26, Lower Schools celebrated the accomplishments of fifth grade students during special ceremonies, celebrations, and receptions. Families, friends, faculty, staff, and students gathered as each student received a Certificate of Achievement in meaningful ceremonies held on each Lower School Campus. Congratulations to the following individuals for receiving the…
Read MoreGuardian Award Presented to Cathy Kanaday, Nominated by Mary Cofran ’23
At Senior Honors Convocation on May 19, English teacher Cathy Kanaday was named the 2023 Guardian Award winner. Mrs. Kanaday was nominated by senior Mary Cofran. In her nomination of Mrs. Kanaday, Mary wrote “Mrs. Kanaday has had many roles in my life in the few years I’ve had the joy of her presence: an…
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