The Community Relations Department coordinates public information activities for the district including publications and media relations and is the designated custodian of St. Johns County School District records for the purpose of facilitating public records requests. In addition, the department performs numerous duties including CHARACTER COUNTS! events, character education, student leadership programs, instructional television, website content and community partnerships.
Please call our office at (904) 547-7517 for assistance.
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Community Relations Staff
- Christina H. Upchurch, Executive Director for Community Relations
- Beth Hodapp, Executive Secretary
- Jill Sumner, Coordinator for Social Media and Marketing
- Kelly Thigpen, Coordinator for Character Education and Community Partnerships
- Cristin Hilliard, Confidential Secretary/Front Desk Receptionist
- Savanah Hargett, Public Records/Employee Credentials Specialist
- Dan Florez, Instructional Television Program Specialist
- Matt Keene, Instructional Television Program Specialist
- Michael Clark, District Webmaster
- Cheryl Freeman, Coordinator for RSVP/Volunteer Services
- Sarah Strickland, Confidential Secretary for RSVP/Volunteer Services
