
FSDB Families...We're Planning Parent Events...And We Want To Hear From You!
The Parent Services Department is committed to offering quality educational classes for our FSDB families. Please take a quick moment to share your ideas and requests for upcoming trainings and workshops.


FSDB Parent Engagement Workshop presents "Growing Together"
Date: November 7, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 2 PM
Location: Moore Hall, CLD
Topics:
Planting Success at Home: Presentation by the Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System. Grow your toolkit to help your children thrive in routines, communication, academics, and positive behaviors.
Cultivate Conversations: Tools for talking & skills for growing in active listening, conflict de-escalation, and supporting emotional growth.
Rooted in Reading with FSDB Literacy Specialists
President Pop-In!: FSDB President Tracie Snow will POP-In and lead an interactive activity.
Please remember to RSVP to ensure we have sufficient supplies and lunch! Travel Reimbursement is available for this event.
Click here to RSVP


This experience not only strengthened their technical abilities but also showed them the impact of their work in helping families build safe, affordable homes. The collaboration with Habitat for Humanity gave students a deeper understanding of how their training connects to real-world careers and community service.
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"One of my favorite memories is from my first year at FSDB, during the Blindness Awareness Parade. At the time, I was completing my Orientation & Mobility internship, and I still vividly remember the excitement and energy of the students and staff as they came together to celebrate. Even as an "outsider," I felt a strong sense of community and belonging. Thinking back on that day fills me with joy and motivates me to continue working hard for our students!"
#FSDBMemoryMonday


Way to go!!
#FSDBSportsSunday #PassionPridePerserverance #GoFSDBDragons


We were fortunate to have two FSDB alumni on staff accompany us on the trip. They shared their college experiences and helped guide our students throughout the day, adding a meaningful touch to the visit.
#FSDBSOARSaturdays


In celebration of that, what year did the FSDB Girls Volleyball team win the first championship in Mason-Dixon tournament?
Hint: It was taken place at Tennessee School for the Deaf.
#FSDBQuestionOfTheWeek


Hello FSDB Families and Students, We wanted to send a reminder that this weekend will be a "Long Weekend." All students will go home today, Friday, October 10, at 2:05 p.m. SHOW Bus students will be picked up on Monday, October 13, at their normal pick-up time. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 14. We hope you have a wonderful long weekend!


When I became President of FSDB, I realized there was something missing. Some of our students earned their diploma, walked during their graduation and then returned as deferred students—now part of our SOAR program. But when it was time for them to exit and start their next chapter, most of them had their IEP (Individual Education Plan) meeting and then quietly left. That didn’t sit right with me.
If you know me, you know I believe in celebrating students. So for the past five years, I’ve made it a point to personally hand them their diploma—whether it’s in the cafeteria, at their job site, during a class party with cupcakes, or like yesterday, surrounded by a small group of staff sharing pride, encouragement, and reflections on the student's journey at FSDB.
Michael Diaz-Ramos, a student from the Blind High School, is leaving FSDB with more than he started with: A standard diploma, a deep understanding of himself, a sense of belonging, and two certifications he earned while attending the First Cost Technical College whom we partner with.
Thrilled that he now has certification in EPA Type 1 & Type 2 (HVAC certification qualifying him to work on small, medium-pressure, and high-pressure appliances
He’s first starting in the food industry at a local restaurant, with his sights set on a future in HVAC.
Michael, we are so proud of you. You’ve got this—and we’re just a phone call or email away.
#FSDBPride #SOARProgram #StudentSuccess #HVACCertified #BlindHighSchool #CelebratingStudents


Dylana is joining us as an overnight D/HH Residential Instructor. Previously, she served as a National Field Support Manager.
Dylana is excited to engage with the students and help them develop healthy habits. She has expressed that understanding what is essential to the students brings her joy.
A fun fact about Dylana is that she has visited all of the Presidential museums.
“I am thankful for the opportunity to use my talents in a meaningful way,” Dylana stated.
We are so fortunate to have you here with us at FSDB!
#ThisIsFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB


Congratulations to Dani Quinones on being named the DES Teacher of the Year. Ms. Dani teaches Kindergarten, a mentor for our new teachers, a committee member of our PBiS team & many more. She contributes to DES by sharing fresh ideas, support, and being a team player for our school. We are delighted for Ms. Dani to represent DES as Teacher of the Year.
#ThisIsFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB #TeacherOfTheYear2026




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Please join us in recognizing Colleen for her outstanding dedication, passion, and impact on our students and our school community. This is a well-deserved honor, and we are so lucky to have such an inspiring educator on our team!
Colleen creates true classroom magic, bringing math to life through hands-on activities and inquiry-based learning. In addition to being a stellar math teacher, Colleen also goes above and beyond as the Junior and Senior class sponsor—supporting our students in and out of the classroom with the same energy and heart.
Please take a moment to congratulate Colleen and let her know how much she is appreciated!
#ThisIsFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB #TeacherOfTheYear2026




#ThisIsFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB #TeacherOfTheYear2026




#FSDBFam #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #TeacherOfTheYear2026




Please join us in congratulating Ms. Hillary Norman, the 2026-2027 Blind Elementary Middle School (BEMS) Teacher of the Year. Ms. Hillary is our Blind Middle School Technology teacher as well as a graduate of FSDB. In addition, Ms. Hillary heads up the Cobra Chats Podcast. We are thrilled to have Ms. Hillary as part of our team as an educator and advocate for our students.
#ThisIsFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongToFSDB #TeacherOfTheYear2026




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"One of my favorite memories is starting my first day of FSDB career at the convocation in 2022. That was a WILD and ENRICHING experience that I will always cherish. "
#FSDBMemoryMondays


FSDB Interactive Learning Series presents: Cookies for Family & Friends. Join us on Saturday, November 15, from 10 am to 12 pm, where students will learn cooking techniques, explore service project ideas, practice social and compensatory skills, and bake cookies to share with loved ones.
This class is available for BVI, DHH, and DSI students ages 6-17 living in Florida. Parent supervision is expected, and siblings are encouraged to join.
Click here to register.
To learn more, visit our ECC Interactive Learning Series page or contact Jennifer Valderrama, 904-827-2454, valderramaj@fsdbk12.org


To view the updated schedule, click the link shared below:
https://fsdbathletics.org/sports/swimming/schedule
#FSDBSportsSundays #PassionPridePerserverance #GoFSDBDragons
