Posts by Meg Sacks
The Importance of On-Campus Learning
Interrupted studies The COVID-19 pandemic did not spare any states. Here in Florida cases topped 2 million by early June, and more than 35,000 had sadly succumbed to the virus. However, the effects of the pandemic were not just regulated to illnesses and deaths. For millions of students and teachers, learning – and employment –…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Private Middle Schools
Parents have a choice between public and private middle schools in Jacksonville, FL. If you are comparing the two and looking to make a decision for your child, here are some things to consider. Private schools typically offers smaller classes The benefit of smaller class sizes is more individual attention and fewer distractions for…
Read MoreThank You to Donors to the Beaches Campus Expansion
Thanks to these special donors to the Beaches Campus gym and performing arts facility! We still need your help in making this transformational new building a reality for current and future students…
Read MoreFaculty Participate in Summer Professional Development Opportunities
Episcopal Munnerlyn Campus faculty are taking advantage of the extra time they have this summer to participate in professional development opportunities. Dawn Morrow, Director of Dance, and Taylor Lee Horne ’00, Director of Upper School Theatre, were accepted into The Julliard School for online classes. Cathy Kanaday, English Department Chair, will be attending an AP workshop…
Read MorePlaque Honoring Sally Deming Installed in Theatre
In 2019 hundreds of beloved Sally Deming’s former students and their parents contributed to The Sunshine Project, an effort to upgrade sound and lighting in the Munnerlyn Center Theatre and to dedicate it in Sally’s honor. COVID delayed the installation of the donor wall which represents the generosity of the donors and their love for…
Read MoreAllie Alton ’22 Heads to National Championships
This weekend Allie Alton will head to the Nation Youth Championships in Sarasota, FL. She will be competing against the top 50 rowers in the county. Good luck Allie!
Read MoreFaculty and Staff Recognized for Years of Service
Faculty and Staff were recognized for years of service today at the end of year faculty and staff lunch for all three campuses. 5 Years Ana Camille Abrahams Lucia Allen Michelle Baxter Kathryn Bera Claire Brandenburg Jennie Busey Sarah Chitwood Kelli Chunn Carolina Collins Kim DeLong Matt Flakus Krista Grabher Adam Greene Wendell Hulsey Ben…
Read MoreCampus Celebrates Fifth and Sixth Grades
The St. Mark’s Campus celebrated the fifth and sixth grade graduates during two separate ceremonies on Wednesday, May 19 (fifth grade) and Friday, May 21 (fifth grade) in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Prior to each ceremony, students were recognized and honored during a special Art Show and Celebration in the Lori Schiavone Commons. Each graduation…
Read MoreBeaches Campus Holds Fifth and Sixth Grade Graduations
Beaches Campus celebrated sixth and fifth grade graduates last week in two separate ceremonies on Wednesday, May 19 (sixth), and Thursday, May 20 (fifth). Both days began with an art shows organized by Gretchen Henson, Beaches Campus art teacher, and celebrated each graduate and their art work this year. Following the Art Show, the graduates…
Read MoreDavis Award Winners are Marti Baugh and Val Bow ’79
This year’s winners of the Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching are Marti Baugh for Middle School and Val Bow ’79 for Upper School. The awards were presented at the end of year faculty and staff meeting Thursday, May 27. Marti Baugh was nominated because she shows a caring concern for her students and her…
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