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2025 School-Related Employee of the Year

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Congratulations to Michelle Reid, Administrative Assistant for the Regional Superintendents’ Office, who has been named the 2025 SJCSD School-Related Employee of the Year! Michelle’s selection was announced at the annual SREY Reception on November 19th at Beachside High School. Her nomination will be sent to the FLDOE to compete at the state level.

View the complete list of School-Related Employees of the Year below.

  • Victoria Ashe – Behavior Paraprofessional, Evelyn Hamblen Center
  • Christine Baccari – Media Para/Lab Assistant, Alice B. Landrum Middle School
  • Christy Beebe – Athletic Secretary, Beachside High School
  • Jennifer Bowmaster – Dean of Student Services, First Coast Technical College
  • Angela Celli-Jones – Computer Operator, Julington Creek Elementary School
  • Barbara Cervantez – Computer Operator, St. Johns Virtual School
  • Michael Clark – District Webmaster, Community Relations
  • Jaime Combs – Academy Coordinator, Allen D. Nease High School
  • Catherine Culver – ESE Paraprofessional, R.B. Hunt Elementary School
  • Doretha Douglas – Custodian, Ketterlinus Elementary School
  • Zaneta Floyd – School Clerk, St. Augustine High School
  • Kaitlyn Forier – ESE Paraprofessional, W.D. Hartley Elementary School
  • Silvia Galli – Guidance/LEA Clerk, Palencia Elementary School
  • Matt Hladik – Technology Support Specialist, Lakeside Academy
  • Julie Hughes – Confidential Secretary, Trout Creek Academy
  • Jennifer Johnson – ESE Paraprofessional, Palm Valley Academy
  • Lori Kosier – Pre-K Paraprofessional, South Woods Elementary School
  • Agnes Kuczon – Custodian, R.J. Murray Middle School
  • Kristy LaFronza – Guidance Clerk, Picolata Crossing Elementary School
  • Sandra Leadbetter – Guidance Clerk, Pine Island Academy
  • Heather Leseganich – Food Service Manager, Otis A. Mason Elementary School
  • Laura Lewis – ESE Paraprofessional, Fruit Cove Middle School
  • Stacey Lindahl – Secretary/Bookkeeper, Gamble Rogers Middle School
  • Yoel Lopez – Custodian, Durbin Creek Elementary School
  • EdithMarie Lupo-Tuttle – ESE Paraprofessional, Hickory Creek Elementary School
  • Lulu Mannella – Custodian, Pacetti Bay Middle School
  • James McCarthy – Maintenance Manager, PVPV/Rawlings Elementary School
  • Jennifer McCrary – ESE Paraprofessional, Tocoi Creek High School
  • Sheri Ann Mickley – Media/ESE Paraprofessional, St. Johns Technical High School
  • Hugo Mongelo – School Bus Operator, Transportation
  • Patty Moore – Extended Day Coordinator, Liberty Pines Academy
  • Vicki Morales – Registrar/Data Operator, Ocean Palms Elementary School
  • Melissa Moran – Secretary/Bookkeeper, Cunningham Creek Elementary School
  • Harold Payne – Mason, Maintenance
  • Kimberly Peterson – ESE/VE Paraprofessional, Wards Creek Elementary School
  • Michelle Reid – Administrative Assistant, Regional Superintendents’ Office
  • Donna Renfrow – ESE Paraprofessional, John A. Crookshank Elementary School
  • Karen Richmond – Paraprofessional, Ponte Vedra High School
  • Steven Sampson – Maintenance Manager, Switzerland Point Middle School
  • Demara Sherman – ESE Paraprofessional, Osceola Elementary School
  • Kevin Soares – Custodian, Valley Ridge Academy
  • Crystal Stone – Bookkeeper, Creekside High School
  • Jake Taylor – Custodian, James A. Webster Elementary School
  • Joseph Taylor – Maintenance Manager, Pedro Menendez High School
  • Jennifer Tedder – Cafeteria Manager, Sebastian Middle School
  • Jim Theberge – Parking Lot Attendant, Bartram Trail High School
  • Jessica Veon – Computer Operator, Mill Creek Academy
  • Jamie Woods – Bookkeeper, Patriot Oaks Academy
  • Kamila Zdanowski – Confidential Secretary, Hallowes Cove Academy
  • Omar Zepeda – Custodian, Freedom Crossing Academy
  • Alicia Zorrilla – VE Paraprofessional, Timberlin Creek Elementary School

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District Committee Meetings for English-Language Arts and HOPE Adoptions

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As a part of the instructional material adoption process for English Language Arts and HOPE, four committee meetings will be held in early December at the following dates and times:

  • Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM for Elementary English Language Arts
  • Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM for Middle School English Language Arts
  • Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 8:45 AM for High School English Language Arts
  • Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM for High School HOPE

The meetings will be broadcast live online and may be viewed on the SJCSD Media Services YouTube channel.

Visit our Media Services Department website to learn more about the Instructional Materials Adoption process.

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PVHS Marching Band Shines at FFCC Florida State Championships

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The Ponte Vedra High School Marching Band, led by director Daniel Lezcano, achieved remarkable success at the FFCC Florida State Championships on November 8. The band earned a spot in the state finals, securing an impressive 2nd place overall, along with awards for Best Visual and Best Music in their division. This marks one of the most successful seasons in the program’s history, highlighting the dedication and talent of the students, faculty, and families involved.

In addition to their competitive achievements, the PVHS Marching Band is a pillar of school spirit, supporting the football team at every game with energy and enthusiasm. Their hard work and commitment have made them an integral part of the school community, and their recent accomplishments are a source of pride for the entire district. Congratulations to the band for their exceptional achievements!

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