Posts by Meg Sacks
Episcopal Welcomes Petros Kyprianou as Director of Sports Performance
Episcopal welcomes Petros Kyprianou as the school’s Director of Sports Performance. Kyprianou comes to Episcopal following a decorated career as the Head Track & Field Coach at the University of Georgia. Most recently, Kypiranou served as a decathlon and heptathlon coach for several Olympic athletes at the Tokyo Olympics. As a member of the Episcopal…
Read MoreVolleyball Starts Seasons with Wins
Coming off three straight wins in Georgia over the weekend, the volleyball team sits at 7-2 on the season and is ranked number four in The Florida Times-Union power poll and the News4Jax Super Six. They currently have wins over Bolles, Nease, Christ’s Church Academy, Savannah Country Day, and Calvary Day School to name a…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of an Algebra Student: Using Concrete Examples for Algebraic Concepts
You’ve probably never thought much about how toothpaste relates to math, but Mrs. Elizabeth Williamson’s algebra classes have. Elizabeth works with students to provide concrete examples of algebraic concepts in everyday life, ensuring that the lessons Middle School math students take away from math class go beyond quantitative problem solving. For example, recently Algebra I…
Read MoreCoaching, Sports Classes Teach Practical Career Skills
There are many opportunities for personal growth in academic classes students can take to fulfill their PE requirement. Theory in Practice and Coaching is a semester long class offered to Upper School students that puts sports into a practical perspective. Students in this class, taught by Tracy Jester, Dean, learn to take inventory of equipment…
Read MoreBoys Golf Remains Undefeated
The boys’ golf team has started this season on a roll, winning the first three matches of the year by a combined 60 strokes. Already with wins over Nease and Fletcher, yesterday they hosted Bolles at Marsh Landing Country Club and came away with a 145 to 155 victory! Leading the way with medalist honors…
Read MoreFour Reasons Why a Private High School May Be Right for Your Child
Private schools offer any number of specialized services to a wide variety of students from all walks of life. Some schools specialize in academics, others in the arts or sports, but they all share qualities that you won’t typically find in public schools. Here are four important reasons that may start you on a search…
Read MoreEpiscopal Welcomes Two New Members to the Board of Trustees
Two new members of the Board of Trustees begin their terms this year. Jeffrey Rosen is a principal at Chance Partners LLC, based in Jacksonville. He has more than 25 years of real estate investment experience. He is a past board member of Jacksonville Country Day School. Mr. Rosen received his degree from The Wharton School…
Read MoreBoys Golf Wins Season Opener
Boys Golf had a great showing at its first match, defeating Nease High School 292 to 316 in an 18 hole match at The Lagoon Course at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Leading the way with co-medalist honors was Henry Robards ’24 (72) and Aubrey Fellows ’27 (72). Cam Goldknopf ’24 and Connor Hess…
Read More2021-2022 Honor and Discipline Installation
Episcopal’s Honor and Discipline Councils were installed today for the 2021 – 2022 school year. Students included the following: 12th Grade Isabella Bryan – DC President Mary Tiller – DC Vice President Antonio Hicks – DC Sgt at Arms Taye Revels – DC Secretary Julia Polster – HC President Andrew Velarde – HC Sgt at…
Read MoreFirst School Year Chapel and Third Grade Bible Presentations
The Beaches Campus community celebrated the first Chapel of the 2021-2022 school year this morning at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. The Rev. Teresa Seagle, Dean of Spiritual Life and Service, led Chapel and shared a reading from the Book of First Timothy. Her homily challenged students to prepare their hearts for the start of…
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