This is Sincere Vazquez.
Sincere came to FSDB in 2013 and became an alumnus of the Deaf Department in 2023!
He chose FSDB because of the school's resources, along with his supportive peers, the chance to make new friends, and participation in sports, which helped him succeed where he is today!
Sincere's favorite memory during his time at FSDB would be winning the Mason Dixon Championship in 2023 hosted by FSDB, our home court.
"Securing the Mason Dixon win with my best teammates and coach is a moment I will never forget for the rest of my life!" excitedly shared Sincere.
Sincere is currently in his second year at Gallaudet University, majoring in physical therapy with a minor in biology and aiming to become an athlete trainer.
He is proud to continue his education at Gallaudet, where he can meet new people and have new life experiences. He made the Gallaudet track team and completed the United East Conference Championship for the 800 meters, placing 9th out of 17 runners with a personal record time of 2:07:02!
"My advice for current FSDB students is to learn from your mistakes, grow from them, and use those experiences to improve and move forward," shared Sincere.
We are so happy to hear that you are doing excellent, Sincere!
#FSDBGrowingUpAtFSDB #ThisIsFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB
Welcome Keti Stafford to FSDB!
Keti will be working as an Overnight Residential Instructor for the Deaf/HH Department.
She looks forward to making a positive impact on the children!
Keti is from Syracuse, New York and she scuba dives for fun!
"God is good ALWAYS!" stated Keti.
We are glad to have you here at FSDB!
#ThisIsFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB
Get ready for some excitement! The Dance Troupe is taking over our socials this morning and performing for the whole school. Don’t worry—you won’t miss a moment, as everything will be shared in our stories! 🎄
#FSDBTakeoverThursday
In 1980, the FSDB food service hosted the annual Thanksgiving dinner in the Memorial Hall cafeteria. The kitchen staff cooked and set up dinner for the students while dressed in Thanksgiving costumes. The students enjoyed the excellent meal.
#FSDBWayBackWhenesday #FSDBHistory
Congratulations to our FSDB "District" Teacher of the Year
On Friday, November 15, 2024, we were able to surprise and celebrate our 2025/2026 FSDB "District" Teacher of the Year, Jessica Kaspar, at Kids Town with Deaf Elementary School staff and students!
Congratulations to you, Jessica!!!
Our residential students gathered for their annual Thanksgiving dinner to celebrate Thanksgiving next week. It was an excellent time to share with friends and enjoy delicious food!
#FSDBCampusLifeTuesday
Ms. Carr's Contemporary Literature class students have been reading Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird. Recently, they made it to a crucial moment in the novel: the trial and conviction of Tom Robinson. Rightfully, the students were deeply affected by the outcome. As a class, they have been working on identifying and analyzing key plot elements in literary texts, working to understand how each adds to a piece's meaning.
Before moving on to the next section of the novel, the class worked as a group to analyze the verdict of this trial, as it applies to the old saying, "just the tip of the iceberg." Using a sizeable tactile iceberg, students decided which elements were visible above the water's surface (aspects of the trial for all to see and know) and which elements were much more significant and buried deeper below. Throughout the project, students discussed how each of the plot components (character, juxtaposition, setting, etc.) contribute to this piece of literature's theme, tone, and mood.
#FSDBAcademicMonday
BHS had an awesome Homecoming week! The dance last night was a blast, and this morning’s skit and parade brought even more fun.
Congratulations to our Homecoming King and Queen, Michael Diaz and Paige Hart Myers!
To view the photos from the festivities, click on the link shared below:
https://zenfolio.page.link/k2gG1
#FSDBRecapSunday
Our FSDB Football team will play at Hernando Christian Academy for the SSAA Football Championship tonight at 7:00 PM. If you want to come to support our boys, the address is 7200 Emerson Rd., Brooksville, FL 34601.
We wish our boys the best of luck!!!
#GoDragons #OneTeamOneHeartbeat #FSDBSportsSaturday
This is Jenny Locy.
Jenny started at FSDB as a 4th grader and graduated in 1997. She went to St. Petersburg College and received an Associate, then transferred to the University of South Florida and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree.
She has been the Director of Marketing and training for Absolute Quality Services, an interpreting agency, for 8 years. Before she became a Director of Marketing, she worked for ZVRS as a Regional Outreach Manager.
“There is no place like FSDB where you can access ASL, and everyone signs. We became a family at FSDB,” shared Jenny.
Jenny has many memories, but one of her favorite memories was traveling with my teammates to Mason Dixon Tournaments for Volleyball, Basketball, and Track and field. She attended some of Florida's springs with the members of the FSDB Canoe Club. On the weekends, she hung out with friends at St Augustine's Old Town. Jenny was fortunate to travel with some of her track teammates to Moscow, Russia, in the summer of 1995. These were the grand old days!
After graduating from FSDB, Jenny was Miss Deaf Florida in the pageant in 2005. She became one of two Deaf persons to get FEMA CERT Instructor in the State of Florida and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Women Empowered Pink Belt in 2019.
Jenny is currently living in Tampa and trains in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. During her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family and friends.
“Thank you, FSDB, for everything you do for Deaf students and investing in our lives so that we can continue living well,” stated Jenny.
#FSDBGrowingUpAtFSDB #ThisIsFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB
It is with great honor to introduce the FSDB School Related Employee of the Year for 2024-2025 Mr. Calvin Klinger!
Calvin is the S.H.O.W. (Students Home on Weekends) Coordinator for the FSDB Transportation Department and has been a member of the FSDB Family for over 17 years. It was great to see the outpouring of support from his peers as they expressed all the amazing qualities and characteristics that Calvin displays daily in his work.
He has a big heart when it comes to the students and does anything and everything to ensure that they all receive the highest quality experience when they are being transported to and from home. Calvin is extremely reliable and does not rest until every student is home and accounted for.
For many students Calvin is indeed a world changer by helping make FSDB accessible to them of whom many may never had had a chance to experience what they now have the opportunity to.
Thank you, Calvin for everything you have done and everything you will do.
Welcome to FSDB, Beverly Orellana!
Beverly will be working as an Instructional Assistant at ELC.
"I'm ready to learn new things, meet new students, and be able to work with them," shared Beverly
One fun fact about her is that she is very nice and is motivated to help others!
We are very excited to have you here at FSDB, Beverly!
#FSDBFam #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB
Today, Blind High School will take control of our social media pages to share their exciting homecoming celebration! We’ll post highlights, activities, and behind-the-scenes moments from the festivities throughout the day.
#FSDBTakeoverThursdays
On the 1974 Blind Homecoming Weekend, the Homecoming Queen was Mary Tyson, and the escort was Robin Tate. Blind Department Principal Walter Davis crowned the queen.
#FSDBWayBackWhensday
Welcome to FSDB, Caitlyn D'Angelo!
Caitlyn will be working as a Deaf Elementary Teacher at DES.
She is incredibly excited about working at FSDB because it feels like coming full circle. She is returning to her childhood school, which shaped her into who she is today, and now she has the chance to give back to the community that helped her grow.
"I'm passionate about teaching ASL, and I am excited to teach ASL to young students, which will support and benefit them for a lifetime!" shared Caitlyn
One fun fact about her is that she loves traveling and taking photos!
We are so happy to have you back at FSDB!
#ThisIsFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB
On Wednesdays, students in the Elementary Dance Program attend Tap class after school, where they engage in exciting dance lessons and develop their skills with confidence.
#FSDBCampusLifeTuesdays
Welcome to FSDB, Homero Gadea!
Homero will be working as a Behavioral Program Associate at Transportation.
His previous position was OPS Language Facilitator.
"I am excited to work with children of different ages and learn sign language," said Homero.
One fun fact about Homero is that he had always wanted to be an FBI agent when he was a little boy.
We are so thrilled to have you here with us at FSDB!
#ThisIsFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB
- Janelle Berry, Brandon Call, and Delia Lozano went to the ASLTA conference in Rochester, New York. They learned ASL assessments, structures, and research. What stood out the most was Brandon's closing keynote presentation. We are proud of Brandon for delivering an impactful message related to ASL and Science.
- 2nd Grade students in Deaf Elementary learned about voting this week. They had a STEM lesson about which house was stronger.
- Deaf High School Forensic science class just wrapped up the final lab for their crime report on DNA electrophoresis.
#FSDBRecapSunday
We want to recognize our seniors on the football and cheerleading teams in honor of the fall sports team wrapping up soon. Congratulations to every one of you; we will deeply miss you!
#FSDBSportsSaturday
Welcome to FSDB, Lavetta Davis!
Lavetta will be working as a Food Service Support worker.
"I am so excited for this opportunity and meeting new people," said Lavetta.
Before FSDB, her previous position was housekeeping.
One fun fact about Lavetta is that she loves giving back blessings to others.
We are so excited to have you here, Lavetta!
#FSDBFam #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB
