Please join us in welcoming Shekynah Entinger to FSDB!

Shekynah was previously a freelance and VRI interpreter up north and in Orlando, primarily when travel opportunities arose. Now, she is excited to be a staff interpreter here at FSDB!

Shekynah looks forward to building relationships with students, faculty, families, and others within the FSDB community. She is also eager to partner with and support everyone who cares for the students here.

"St. Augustine seems to be a tight-knit community, and I have received a warm welcome!" stated Shekynah.

She considers herself a coffee connoisseur and enjoys discovering local coffee shops. In her free time, she loves spending quality time with friends, being a supportive aunt from afar, going for nature runs, and relaxing at the beach or springs on the weekends. She is slowly embracing her identity as a "Floridian" and is growing to love the state. Originally from Minnesota, she moved to Florida to be closer to the ocean and to join a larger Deaf and interpreting community.

She would like to share that she grew up with a hearing mother and a Deaf father, which has allowed her to appreciate the two rich and distinct cultures that often intertwine. She looks forward to meeting everyone!

Welcome to the FSDB Family, Shekynah!
#ThisIsFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB
3 months ago, FSDB
Shekynah is wearing a dark green colored shirt smiling for her photo with a silver backdrop and purple background. Below her photo says "Shekynah Entinger, Staff Interpreter/Translator".
✨ Sneak peek! We're rehearsing and getting stage-ready for our Holiday Celebration. ❄️

#FSDBAfterSchoolHoursWednesday
3 months ago, FSDB
Two students dancing on stage in Kirk.
Students dancing on stage in Kirk.
Students dancing on stage in Kirk.
Students dancing on stage in Kirk.
🎉 FSDB Honored at Ancient City Auto Club (ACAC) Car Show! 🚗✨

We’re thrilled to share that FSDB received a special appreciation award at the Ancient City Auto Club Car Show held on Saturday, November 8, 2025! 🏆

Even more exciting, ACAC will be donating a portion of their proceeds to FSDB to support our amazing students. 💛

The event featured a stunning lineup of classic, custom, and collector cars, a true feast for auto enthusiasts! 🏁 From gleaming chrome to roaring engines, the show was a celebration of automotive passion and community spirit.

Thank you to the ACAC team and all the car lovers who came out to make this event unforgettable. Your generosity helps drive success for our students every day! 🙌

#FSDB #ACACCarShow #CommunitySupport #StudentSuccess #Gratitude #ThisIsFSDB
3 months ago, FSDB
Two FSDB staff members hold a bouquet of flowers smiling next to a visitor on the FSDB campus in Palm Row.
A FSDB Alumni is sitting in a red vintage car parked on the FSDB campus in Palm Row.
Rows of vintage cars lined up for a car show on the FSDB campus in Palm Row.
A close up vintage car parked on the FSDB campus in Palm Row.
A lime green car parked on the FSDB campus in Palm Row.
We are excited to share that three of our current staff members are participating in this month's 25th Summer Deaflympics XXV in Tokyo, Japan:

- Zachary D'Angelo - Deaf High School Math Teacher, competing in the World Deaf Surfing Championship.
- Rory Lewis - Deaf High School Math Teacher, representing Israel in Men's Basketball.
- Lindsay Stergio - Executive Administrative Assistant, playing for the USA Women's Basketball team.

Please join us in cheering for our very own FSDB athletes!

#TokyoBound #PassionPridePerseverance #GoFSDBDragons
3 months ago, FSDB
Zachary is wearing a light color collar shirt smiling for his photo with the United States flag in the background. Below his photo says "Zachary D'Angelo, USA World Deaf Surfing Championship" with four logos of Tokyo Deaflympics, USA Deaf Sports, Deaflympics, and FSDB Dragon logo.
Rory is wearing a dark color collar shirt smiling for his photo with the Israel flag in the background. Below his photo says "Rory Lewis, Deaflympics Israel Men's Basketball" with four logos of Tokyo Deaflympics, Israel Deaf Sports, Deaflympics, and FSDB Dragon logo.
Lindsay is wearing a darkcolor collar shirt smiling for her photo with the United States flag in the background. Below his photo says "Lindsay Stegio, Deaflympics USA Women's Basketball" with four logos of Tokyo Deaflympics, USA Deaf Sports, Deaflympics, and FSDB Dragon logo.
Off-campus work experience is real-world experience outside of school where students can practice their new skills in a professional setting. Work experience can be in an environment related to their career of interest or in a completely new field, helping them gain confidence and habits needed in a workplace.

#FSDBCTETuesdays
3 months ago, FSDB
A student worker is wearing black clothing smiling for the photo while he is washing dishes inside a restaurant's kitchen.
A student worker is waving at the camera at his job.
A student worker is setting up tables at a restaurant.
A student worker is smiling and cleaning the windows.
Happy Veterans Day! We at FSDB want to thank all of our veterans, soldiers, and service members out there for your incredible dedication and sacrifice.

#ThisIsFSDB #HappyVeteransDay
3 months ago, FSDB
Watercolor paint of the United States flag with a solider, along with "Honoring all who served- Veteran's Day"
Susan Lucas, Deaf IEP Coordinator, shares her favorite memory below:

"So many memories, so hard to choose!  Of course, the swimmers, swim meets, and trips to regionals with the lawnmower dance and s'mores on the beach.  Then, fun times with co-workers: Mary Cameron Dillingham & Terrie Bell-Blue pranking me with an empty box of See's candy, Halloween stories with Jenny Henningsen Palmer's dog, and hosting late-night Hogwarts parties (& Oreo cookie fiascos) with Sue Clark.   Also, the many 8th-grade science field trips & projects we did with the students (racecars, robotics factory, neon signs, kites, bridges, biographies, rockets), planned by Karen Frederick, the field trip queen!  Maybe the best memory was an 8th-grade Washington, DC trip when a student (who did her research project on Arlington) stood in Arlington National Cemetery and said, "This... I read about it, but I never imagined all of this," as she teared up. ""

#FSDBMemoryMondays #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam
3 months ago, FSDB
Susan is wearing a black short sleeve shirt smiling for her photo with a gray background. On the right side of her is a white text box that shares a quote of "So many memories, so heard to choose! Of course, the swimmers, the swim meets, and trips to regionals with the lawnmower dance and s'mores on the beach..."
On Thursday, October 31, we celebrated Senior Night for our football players and cheerleaders. That night, we hosted the first round of the playoffs and won by a score of 36-22, advancing to the next round of the SSAA 8-Man Football State Championships.

#PassionPridePerserverance #GoFSDBDragons #FSDBSportsSunday
3 months ago, FSDB
Two photos of the Senior Cheerleading & Football team members smile with family and staff on the field under spotlights.
Congratulations to our own SOAR teacher, Zachary Bridgett, for winning the Rookie Teacher of the Year Award!

#FSDBSoarSaturdays
3 months ago, FSDB
Group photo of Zach with his SOAR Students holding "Congratulations" signs outside.
In honor of our football team playing in the second round of the Sunshine State Playoffs, we want to test your knowledge about when our FSDB football team first won the Sunshine State 8-Man 3A Football Championship.

#FSDBQuestionOfTheWeekFridays
3 months ago, FSDB
Faded photo of a FSDB Football team holding number one with the black speech bubble above says "What year did we first win the sunshine state football championship?"
Have you heard about the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind’s Dance Troupe?

This incredible class has been part of FSDB for years and remains a favorite for both students and audiences! Students from the Deaf High School and Blind High School can enroll in Dance Repertory—a class where students grow in confidence and creativity shines.

When they’re not rehearsing, they’re performing both on campus and across Florida! You may have seen them in one of their many winter holiday shows, spring musicals, FSDB Community Open Houses, or even at big events like the Orlando Magic game and DeafNation Expo.

I recently popped into their class and couldn’t resist snapping a photo with the troupe. (I am grinning while wearing a sparkling gold top hat with all the students smiling in front of a brightly lit Christmas tree, and yes…there is a student wearing Santa hat! Wait! Could that be a clue for their upcoming musical? 🤔 I wonder what it will be! Add a comment below to take a guess. (If you are a student or staff at FSDB, Shhhhhh!)

(Insider tip: I saw the first four acts in rehearsal, and these students are AMAZING!)
#FSDBDanceTroupe #FSDBPride #DanceRepertory #FSDBArts #ThisIsFSDB #ThePrezSnowPost
3 months ago, FSDB
Tracie Snow wearing a yellow sparkle hat taking a selfie with the Dance Troupe on stage in Kirk.
On Tuesday, October 28th, Blind and Deaf Elementary students continued their annual tradition by visiting Flagler College. The Deaf Awareness Club at Flagler College collaborates with FSDB to host a trick-or-treat event in the dorms of Ponce.

#FSDBAfterSchoolHoursWednesdays
3 months ago, FSDB
Group of dorm staff dressed up for Halloween along with the students smiling for a photo outside of Flagler College,.
Group of dorm staff dressed up for Halloween along with the students smiling for a photo outside of Flagler College,.
Group of dorm staff dressed up for Halloween along with the students smiling for a photo outside of Flagler College,.
Group of dorm staff dressed up for Halloween along with the students smiling for a photo outside of Flagler College,.
Group of dorm staff dressed up for Halloween along with the students smiling for a photo outside of Flagler College,.
Group of dorm staff dressed up for Halloween along with the students smiling for a photo outside of Flagler College,.
Group of dorm staff dressed up for Halloween along with the students smiling for a photo outside of Flagler College,.
Group of dorm staff dressed up for Halloween along with the students smiling for a photo outside of Flagler College,.
Group of dorm staff dressed up for Halloween along with the students smiling for a photo outside of Flagler College,.

Culinary Arts students prepared an Italian menu for FSDB 2026-27 Teachers of the Year!

Students prepared Caprese salad, homemade gnocchi with pesto, Lasagna made with their own pasta, ragu, and bechamel, with freestanding Tiramisu with a meringue for dessert.

The servers worked well with the guests and coordinated with each course with the cooking team. Students managed operations like clockwork! It was a fun learning activity and team building exercise.

#FSDBCTETuesdays #FSDBTeacherOfTheYear2026 #ThisIsFSDB

3 months ago, FSDB
Photo of Culinary Arts student wearing red and white chef hat and aprons pose for a photo inside the Dragons Lair kitchen.
Culinary Arts students wearing red, white and black chef hats and gowns smile for a photo next to the table they set up for Teacher of the Year winners.
Congratulations to Hannah Glynn, our 2026/2027 FSDB "District" Teacher of the Year!

#FSDBDistrictTeacherOfTheYear2026 #ThisIsFSDB
3 months ago, FSDB
Hannah walking out of Bryant Hall with a very surprised look on her face. She is wearing pink pants, with a dark navy or black shirt and a black sweater. Her dark purple hair is pulled back with a clip in a "half pony".
Sde view of Hannah and she's holding a bouquet of flowers. The flowers are yellow, orange, dark red and green.
Hannah standing in front and the Blind High School students behind her cheering. Some have blue pom-poms and some students have their hands in the air.
Carol Bogue (wearing a red dress with blonde hair), Justin Cosgrove (wearing a blue polo with five white stripes across the chest and gray pants), Hannah Glynn holding her flowers, and Tracie Snow (wearing a black floral dress with cream, burgundy, and green flowers with a black cardigan. Her hair is pulled off her face and she has gold dangly earrings).
Congratulations to Zachary Bridgett, our FSDB Rookie Teacher of the Year for the 2026/2027 school year!

#FSDBRookieTeacherOfTheYear2026 #ThisIsFSDB
3 months ago, FSDB
Zachary with a surprised look on his face signing "thank you", he's wearing a blue button down shirt and khaki pants.
Tracie Snow looking at Zachary as they are walking. They both have big smiles on their faces. Tracie Snow has her hair pinned back on one side and is wearing a black cardigan with a black, burgundy, white and green dress.
Zachary with his students - the students are holding various signs congratulating Zachary.
Ryan Johnson (blue polo and khaki pants), Tracie Snow, Zachary Bridgett and Jay Girton (black pants and a teal "Love Jacksonville Jaguars" shirt).

Dawn Parke, Blind Kindergarten Teacher, shares her favorite memory below:

"Choosing just one favorite memory after over 14 years of working at FSDB is difficult.  My early memories of the ELC bring me much joy as I remember watching the young students from the Deaf department and Blind department growing and learning together.  I also have cherished memories of trick-or-treating in Kids Town and the annual Safety Fair, where students could climb into armored cars, fire trucks, and police vehicles—real-world experiences many might never have had without FSDB. When I think of my favorite memory, I realize it is not one moment but the joy of witnessing my students create their own memories.  FSDB has given them a place to belong and opportunities and resources to enrich their lives. I feel honored to have shared those memories. "

#FSDBMemoryMonday #ThisIsFSDB

3 months ago, FSDB
Dawn is wearing a black short sleeve shirt smiling for her photo with a gray and black background. Below her photo is a white text box that says Choosing just one favorite memory after over 14 years of working at FSDB is difficult.  My early memories of the ELC bring me much joy as I remember watching the young students from the Deaf department ..."
The Lady Cobras participated and competed in the 2025 Junior Cascade Classic Goalball Tournament in Vancouver, Washington, this weekend.

The above photo was taken in Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon.

#PassionPridePerserverance #GoFSDBCobras
3 months ago, FSDB
Girls Goalball team smile for a photo together outside in Multnomah Falls in Oregon.
Our SOAR students proudly participated in the Blind Awareness and BHS Homecoming Parade!

#FSDBSOARSaturdays
3 months ago, FSDB
A SOAR student holding a white board with stars of each SOAR student name walking outside during the Homecoming Parade.
Happy Halloween! FSDB wishes everyone a fun and safe night of trick-or-treating. What costumes will you and your kids or grandkids wear for Halloween? Share in the comments!

#FSDBQuestionOfTheWeekFridays
3 months ago, FSDB
A faded photo of two students dressed up for halloween with a orange quote box that asks "What will you be dressing up as for halloween" with clip arts of a mummy, spider, and bat scattered around the photo.
The Blind and Deaf Elementary School had their annual Vocabulary Showcase this morning. This is a fun way for our students to expand their vocabulary while dressing up in costumes for Halloween!

#HappyHalloween #ThisIsFSDB
3 months ago, FSDB
Two students dressed up as the word "fast".
A student dressed up as a microwave.
A student dressed as a fairy tale.
A student dressed as a cheetah.
A student dressed up as a minion.
A student dressed as soft.