Welcome Calvin Doudt to FSDB!
Previously, he was a Deaf and hard-of-hearing itinerant teacher for the Lee County school district. Now, he works at FSDB at the Deaf High School as a mathematics teacher!
Calvin looks forward to teaching students math and exposing them to real-world experiences. He is also excited to meet new staff at FSDB!
Calvin is currently ABD (all but dissertation), working on his doctorate in educational leadership at Lamar University. He is also a proud father to two children, Wyatt, age 7, and Audrey, age 5.
We are so thrilled to have you here at FSDB!
#FSDBFam #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB
Welcome Asheli Nicole Kleckley, a Residential Instructor for Rhyne Hall!
Asheli graduated from FSDB in 2017 and has known ever since that she wanted to return and work for FSDB!
Before working at FSDB, she was at Gallaudet University, where she had jobs as a Community Advisor, Lifeguard, and Head Rock Climbing.
Asheli is looking forward to her new position and meeting new students and staff all over campus! She is also motivated and ready to learn something new daily.
Asheli loves going on trips and reading books.
Welcome back to FSDB! We are so thrilled to have you here!
#FSDBFam #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB
ELC Supply List for the 2024-2025 School Year!
DES Supply List for the 2024-25 school year!
The FSDB Campus Police and St. Johns County Sheriff's Office will be holding a Hostage Negotiations Training on Monday, July 15, 2024, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The training will occur at Rhyne Hall, located within the compounds of the main campus. There will be clearly marked training signage posted around the area. You may hear loud discussions from scenario players which is part of the training. Please do not be alarmed by the public safety resources you will see on campus, as these exercises are not actual incidents.
Say Hello to Story Phillips!
Story just finished Graduate School at Jacksonville University and landed a job at FSDB as a Speech Language Pathologist!
"I am very excited to learn sign language and be part of the team at FSDB!" shared Story.
A fun fact about Story is that her hometown, Winter Garden, has a road named after her great-grandfather!
We are super excited to have you as part of our FSDB Family!
#FSDBFam #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB
[Image Description: Story in a light brown colored shirt smiling for a picture under trees in Moore Hall. White graphic on bottom left says "Story Phillips, Speech Language Pathologist".]
FSDB Gym Shows were the most popular performance on campus, starting in the 1930s. The whole campus worked together to make it happen. Young and older students performed on the stage on the FSDB athletic field, where the current Settles gym and Vaill Hall now stand. Gym Shows took place on campus each year.
In the 1970s, gym shows were no longer held. The FSDB Dance Troupe was founded by Cheryl Johnson (retired FSDB teacher and Dance Troupe sponsor). Currently, the FSDB Dance Troupe is still running.
#TimeMachineTuesday #DeafHistoryMonth
May’s Spirit week is brought to you by Deaf Elementary School! Be part of the teacher and staff appreciation celebration with a nod to Taylor Swift and her Eras Tour. Remember to stay aligned to our dress code and expectations. Spirit Week begins on Monday!
Our Regional Braille Challenge, a significant event hosted by FSDB this past March, has produced some outstanding winners! Let's all give these students a resounding round of applause for their exceptional hard work and dedication!
Rookie (Grades 6-12):
1. Shawn Long
2. Takiah Coleman
3. Aiden Tucker
Congratulations Shawn, Takiah, and Aiden!
#DomoreBemoreAchievemore #BrailleChallenge2024 #BrailleInstitute
![Purple Galaxy graphic with a photo of Aiden Tucker in the middle. On the right side of the photo is a medal with "3rd Place" written on it. Above the graphic says "Braille Challenge 2024" and the bottom says "Aiden Tucker, Rookie (Grades 6-12) "]](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/florida_school_for_the_deaf___the_blind_ar/live_feed_image/image/8053156/large_439319468_841560501340403_1926996576357324109_n.jpg)
On April 25th, the Elementary Dance Program performed The Little Mermaid. To view the photos from the performance, please click on the link shared below:
https://zenfolio.page.link/HFxDz Enjoy!
We're thrilled to announce the new app for FSDB! It's
everything FSDB, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/Xgjzzd
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The Florida School and the Deaf and the Blind will hold a commencement ceremony for the Blind Department graduating class of 2024 on Thursday, May 23, at 12 p.m. The event will be live streamed on our Vimeo channel at the URL https://vimeo.com/934972691
On Friday, April 12, the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and School Related Employee of the Year were presented to the Board of Trustees.
Congratulations to:
- Madison Baggett, Blind Elementary School
- Wes Homewood, Deaf Elementary School
- Susan Fine, Blind Middle School
- Maddy Brady, Deaf Middle School
- Ken Morse, Blind High School
- Maria Williams, Deaf High School
- Tracey Dennis, School Related Employee of the Year
Check out the story about FSDB alumnus Keith Banks Jr.! #ThisIsFSDB #FSDBAlumni #YouBelongAtFSDB: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/02/26/actor-introduces-audiences-to-the-deaf-world-through-performances-using-american-sign-language/?fbclid=IwAR0PDYR6NRnYxSuxhuFu_dFRK7_BdvzQtBoQsOMcEWU7GYDAKNBIfsPrLnk
