🎙️ New Episode of The INK! Podcast: A Year of Impact Across St. Johns County Schools
The newest episode of The INK! Podcast is now live!
Join hosts Ian MacDonald and Jim Wheeler as they look back together with INK! Executive Director, Cathy Newman, on an extraordinary year of impact, innovation, and community support across St. Johns County Schools. From celebrating another #1-ranked school district in Florida to highlighting the programs, partnerships, and people making a difference every day, this episode showcases what is possible when a community invests in education.
Throughout the conversation, you will hear updates on many of INK!’s signature initiatives, including:
- 📚 Five Learning Years (FLY), helping young readers build strong literacy foundations.
- ✏️ Tools 4 Schools, providing free classroom supplies so teachers can focus on teaching—not purchasing supplies.
- 💙 Sources of Strength, expanding student mental health and resilience programs.
- 🎓 Scholarships, Take Stock in Children, and programs that help students prepare for bright futures.
- 🤝 Community partnerships that continue to strengthen opportunities for more than 51,000 students and 3,000 teachers across St. Johns County.
The episode also highlights exciting recent milestones, including another “A” district designation and Florida’s top ranking for the St. Johns County School District—a testament to the incredible work happening in our classrooms and the community partners who help make it possible.
Every success story shared in this episode reflects the power of collaboration. Businesses, donors, volunteers, educators, and families all play an important role in creating opportunities for students to thrive.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, business leader, volunteer, or community supporter, this episode offers an inside look at how community investment is transforming education in St. Johns County.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/09qJR4mpqiYIQbHQFtKzrs?si=30f57a71e7f64f1f
Thank you for being part of the INK! family and for helping us connect community to classrooms. Together, we’re investing in students today and strengthening our community for tomorrow.
