The INK! Podcast

In this episode of The INK! Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Brennan Asplen, the new Superintendent of the St. Johns County School District. Dr Asplen shares his personal and professional connection to the community, his extensive background in education, and his vision for the district moving forward. From academic excellence to student well-being, hear how he plans to lead of Florida's top-performing school districts into its next chapter.

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St Johns County School District Superintendent Tim Forson joins Ian and Jim to talk about two referendums that will be on the ballot on November 5, 2024. Both of the referendums are critical for providing funding to St Johns County Schools. Listen to Mr. Forson discuss the two referendums and what they mean to the St Johns County School District. If you want to be informed on these issues, check out this episode!

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On this episode we’re joined by INK! Executive Director Cathy Newman, Director of Fund Development at EPIC Behavioral Healthcare Teresa Andrews, and Emma Benoit. Emma is a suicide attempt survivor that shares her story to inspire hope and change. Emma’s documentary is titled My Ascension, and she joins us today to tell her story in order to inspire change and offer hope.

Teresa Andrews is the Director of Fund Development for EPIC Behavioral Healthcare. Epic Behavioral Healthcare’s mission is to strengthen our community by providing person-centered care to individuals and families impacted by substance and mental health disorders and other behaviors.

We get to learn more about the offerings of Epic Behavioral Healthcare and hear from Emma as she shares her story. With September being Suicide Prevention Month, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out!

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On this episode of The INK! Podcast, St. Johns County School District Superintendent Mr. Tim Forson joins Ian and Jim to give an update on the start of the new school year. Tune in to hear more about INK!'s offerings and how you can become involved in helping our students. Check it out!


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Jim and Ian are joined by Marci Poston, Director of Take Stock In Children, to talk about the program and all the latest happenings within the program. Some key takeaways on this episode are that every student's path is unique and mentors matter. Check out this episode to learn how Take Stock In Children is impacting students across the state of Florida and here locally in St Johns County.


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Mary Alice Hayes joins Jim and Ian to talk about the latest with FLY! (Five Learning Years). FLY! is an early literacy intervention program for children entering VPK, kindergarten, and first grade. Mary Alice returns to bring us up to speed on the program as well as talk about the success they are having this year. Check it out!

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In the latest episode of The INK! Podcast, Ian and Jim talk about upcoming INK! events and programs that INK! facilitates. Dive a little deeper and learn more about not only the events but also the programs which INK! provides to support the teachers and students of the St. Johns County School District.

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Episode 7: Free Money Time! College and post-secondary education costs money. That's a fact. In this episode of The INK! Podcast, Jim and Ian talk about free money (a.k.a. scholarship opportunities) for graduating seniors as well as applications for 8th / 9th graders to apply for the Take Stock in Children of St Johns County scholarship program. With the new online scholarship application platform it's easier than every to apply!

In this episode of The INK! Podcast, Ian and Cathy are joined by the reigning Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year for the St Johns County School District. 2021-2022 T.O.Y. Andrew Burk and 2021-2022 R.T.O.Y. Kaitlyn Holle share their story. Be prepared to be inspired! You don't want to miss this episode.