School News Briefs Upper School News Junior Ring Ceremony In December, the juniors who ordered class rings received them in a touching ceremony, which marked the beginning of their journey toward senior year, graduation, and beyond. Congratulations, juniors!
Dr. Román Named St. Johns Riverkeeper Educator of the Year In December, St. Johns’ own Dr. Judibelle Román was named Educator of the Year by St. Johns Riverkeeper, an organization working to protect and advocate for the St. Johns River. Dr. Román was recognized for standing out above the rest for the incredible work she does in our school, the Jacksonville community, and for the St. Johns River. For example, for the past four years Dr. Román has partnered with St. Johns Riverkeeper to teach students about eutrophication and aquifers as it relates to Florida and the St. Johns River, and she participates in professional development through St. Johns Riverkeeper to invest in her own education. “It has been an honor to work with such a dedicated educator who actively looks for ways to connect her students locally while also teaching the bigger concepts and global issues,” said St. Johns Riverkeeper Education Director Emily Floore. “Dr. Román is an inspiration to what a science teacher is capable of doing with the encouragement from her school, support of her family, and the love of teaching.”
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