Campus – Munnerlyn
Music Program Expands on All Three Campuses
With the addition of several new faculty and programs for the 2021-2022 school year, Episcopal’s music program is expanding across all three campuses. Tuesday and Thursday Morning Music at the Lower School campuses is now available to elementary students as part of the fine arts curriculum. On the Beaches Campus, in addition to regular music…
Read MoreMarin Flint Named Leo C. Burgman Chair of English
The Leo C. Burgman Chair in English was awarded to longtime teacher Marin Flint this morning, recognizing her teaching mastery in the subject of English. Previously held by teachers Billy Valentine and Marta Pauly, the Burgman Chair receives a cash stipend and an actual Episcopal chair. A committee met to establish a new term of…
Read MoreSuccessful Summer Programs Included New Day Camp, Beach Volleyball Camp
Summer camps at Episcopal’s Munnerlyn Campus concluded last week after running June through the first week of August. Camps premiering for the first time to rave reviews included Beach Volleyball Camp, Day Camp for Kindergarten through second grade, and Musical Theater Stars. Tried and true camps like Eagle Arts and Horseback Riding were again filled to capacity. “It…
Read MoreStudent Vestry Meets for Game Day, Fellowship
Student Vestry held a game day last week for the group to get together one last time before the school year starts. About 30 members of the Vestry gathered for fellowship and fun which allowed the Vestry to grow as a team before the school year and Chapel planning begin. Throughout the summer, Vestry teams…
Read MoreDirector of Student Services Attends SAIS Conference
Amy Burrows Perkins ’92, Director of Student Services, recently attended the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) Summer Conference Session. Presenters offered great information and ideas on how to successfully transition back to school, not just after a summer off, but after a year influenced deeply by COVID. “The opportunity to enjoy in-person professional development in…
Read MoreSoftball and Baseball Players Earn All First Coast Honors
The spring season has showed to be a good for ESJ athletics as many athletes have been named to all first coast teams. Recently, pitcher Maddie Latta ’21 was named the News4Jax Player of the Year as well as the Jacksonville High School Sports Awards Player of the Year. Joining her on the News4Jax All…
Read MoreEpiscopal Welcomes Jay Bolt as Soccer Program Director and Head Varsity Coach
Coach Jay Bolt is entering his first season as Program Director and Head Varsity Coach at Episcopal. Coach Bolt compiled a stellar playing career, including four years of Division 1 competition at the University of North Florida and three years at the professional level with the Charleston Battery. At UNF, he was a team captain, earned all-conference honors four times…
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 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…
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