Local Rita’s Franchisee Donates $1,500 to INK!

On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Ponte Vedra Beach’s Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard franchisees, The Mclaughlins, presented a $1,500 donation to Investing in Kids (INK!). The donation will help INK! provide innovative programs, teacher support, and classroom resources to support the academic success of St. Johns County public school students. This donation comes from…

Take Stock in Children St. Johns Student, Jun Pan, Awarded Prestigious Leaders 4 Life Fellowship

This week, Take Stock in Children St. Johns student, Jun Pan, traveled to Tallahassee with his family and INK!’s Take Stock College Success Coach, Mike Michel, for a special reception honoring 6 Florida Take Stock students chosen for the prestigious Leaders 4 Life fellowship program. Sponsored by the Asofsky Family Foundation in partnership with Take…

Tina Hemby named 2023-2024 St. Johns County District Teacher of the Year, Aimee Monie named Rookie Teacher of the Year

Tina Hemby, an eighth-grade pre-algebra teacher at Mill Creek Academy, was named the 2023-2024 St. Johns County District Teacher of the Year at a special recognition banquet in St. Augustine on Thursday, February 1. Aimee Monie, a chemistry teacher at Tocoi Creek High School, was named as the 2023-2024 St. Johns County Rookie Teacher of…