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Board recognizes students, state champions, rookie teachers and retirees
Summary
At the meeting the board heard a student presentation on the pillar of caring, dedicated the meeting to long-serving teacher John Hume, honored spelling-bee and state athletic champions, named the district rookie teacher of the year and recognized dozens of retirees.
The St. Johns County School Board used its awards and recognition segment to spotlight student accomplishment, teacher honors and long-serving employees.
A ninth-grade Creekside High School student, Brynn Jenkins, presented the district’s monthly pillar — caring — describing school clubs that foster service and good sportsmanship. The board dedicated the meeting to John Hume, an elementary art teacher who served the district for 27 years and passed away Jan. 30.
The board celebrated the district spelling-bee champion, eighth grader Shariv Vadilla Siliveri of Landrum Middle School, who won by correctly spelling “diocese” and will advance to the regional competition. Board members also recognized dozens of 2024 fall state champions in swimming, cross country and other sports; schools honored included Creekside, Ponte Vedra, Bonaventure and others.
James Tansey of Fruit Cove Middle School was named the St. Johns County Rookie Teacher of the Year; the board also recognized dozens of other rookie teachers nominated by 45 district schools. Board members praised the event hosted by Investing in Kids that honored nominees at the World Golf Village Renaissance Resort.
The district recognized more than 40 employees who are retiring, including bus operators, teachers, custodians and administrators with service ranging from more than a decade to nearly 40 years. The superintendent and board members publicly thanked retirees for their service.
No formal actions resulted from the recognitions; the segment concluded with applause and certificates distributed to honorees.
