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June Global Programs Include Ancient Italy, and French Exchange Trips
Episcopal’s Global Learning Program sent multiple trips abroad this summer, including a French exchange and an Ancient Italy experience. “The students who participated in these programs gained a better understanding of other people and their culture. The opportunity to travel abroad not only facilitated learning beyond what the classroom can provide, but positively impacted students…
Read MoreProfessional Development Promotes Multi-Sensory Approach to Literacy Education
Last week, St. Mark’s Campus Pre-K 4 and kindergarten teachers attended a weeklong Orton-Gillingham training led by The Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE). The 30-hour course was a hands-on, interactive, and personalized class that provided a complete understanding of morphology, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension and how to apply this in the classroom. “We know…
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 MoreStudents Featured in Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run Commercial
Thanks to generous support from News4jax.com / WJXT Channel 4, students in Pre-K 4 recently had the opportunity to participate in the filming of a television commercial promoting the 2023 Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run. Students took center stage on Berg Field running the track and telling Channel 4’s cameraman about the February 25 run.…
Read MoreGroundbreaking Held for Haskell Center for Science and Student Life
A ceremonial groundbreaking for the Haskell Center for Science and Student Life was held last night on Berry Field on the Munnerlyn Campus. The Haskell family, The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School, Helen Rowan, outgoing Board of Trustees chair, Mike Grebe, incoming Board chair, and campaign chairs Alex Graham ‘00 and Amy Harris Wacaster ‘94…
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 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 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…
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