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St. Mark’s Campus Celebrates Susan Kwartler’s Retirement and Welcomes Lauren Griffith
After an extraordinary 42-year career on the St. Mark’s Campus, Susan Kwartler retired this summer, leaving behind a legacy that is both heartfelt and impactful. What began in 1983 as a temporary teaching assistant role grew into a lifelong vocation. Over the decades, Susan served in various capacities, including Assistant to the Head of School,…
Read MoreCamp Create Kicks Off with “Ooey Gooey Fun!”
The first two weeks of Camp Create brought hands-on learning and creativity for over 100 rising ELP 2 through kindergarten students. The theme, “Ooey Gooey Fun!”, guided a variety of sensory-based activities designed to spark curiosity and engagement. Campers explored messy materials through projects such as painting with spaghetti, making slime and oobleck, and creating…
Read MoreThe Timothy Award Given to Lynell Johnson
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. (1Tim 6:20a) The Timothy Award is presented in loving memory of T.S. Roberts, Jr. and given by his family. The Timothy Award is presented annually to a faculty member who exemplifies the ideal of Christian service to students and to the community. This award recognizes the…
Read MoreWendy Hulsey Named Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award Recipient
Established in 2001, the Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award is given to a faculty member teaching on St. Mark’s Campus. Named for former St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School Head of School Nancy N. Wood, the purpose of the award is to recognize and reward faculty and teaching assistants who personify quality in their…
Read MoreThe Reverend Robert R. Parks Award for Excellence in Teaching Given to Jody Tomaszewski
The Reverend Robert R. Parks Excellence in Teaching Award was established and is named in honor of the founder of St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Day School in 1957, which was later renamed Beaches Episcopal School and is now the Beaches Campus. The Reverend Parks was the rector of St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church at that…
Read More2024 Guardian Award Given to Tom Baczkowski, Nominated by Ava Galani ’25
The Guardian Award was established in 1999 by Mr. and Mrs. William L. Dahl. Seniors are given the opportunity to write an essay about a faculty member who has been a role model for them during their years at Episcopal and has helped them understand how important these guardians are. The senior who writes the…
Read MoreDavis Awards for Excellence in Teaching Recognize Jackie Jenkins and Keelan Henson
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 MoreFine Arts Students Commit to Studying the Arts in College
Sixteen members of the Class of 2025 have committed to studying the arts in college. “This demonstrates that these students have discovered something about themselves while exploring their artistic voice here at ESJ that they cannot imagine living without. These 16 seniors will continue to stretch themselves to grow and create and make an impact…
Read MoreStudents Win at International Science and Engineering Fair
James Steffes ’26 and Alex Chindris ’25 were Third Place Award winners in the Robotics Category at the recent International Science and Engineering Fair, in Columbus, Ohio, where 1,500 students from 75 countries competed for $9 million in awards and scholarships. James and Alex designed, constructed, and tested a scalable autonomous multi-UAV system that utilized onboard…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Community Unseals 25-Year-Old Time Capsule
On May 13, past and present members of the St. Mark’s community gathered to open a time capsule buried 25 years earlier. The event served as a bridge between generations, offering a glimpse into the life and culture of the school a quarter-century ago. View photos. Third grade instructor Drew Haramis and former parent and…
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