St. Johns County Academy of Future Teachers
The four-year curriculum, rich with dual enrollment opportunities, embraces a core of exploratory teaching courses which allow students the advantage to begin student teaching while in high school. In addition, the program provides a seamless articulation with and transition to teacher preparation programs in Florida’s University system. Through the academy concept, students are offered small learning communities, college-preparatory curriculum with a career theme, and partnerships with employers and/or mentors.
Mission
To offer students a rigorous program of study which promotes a diverse range of teacher training opportunities.
Program of Study
Additional Information
Curriculum
Working hands-on in over ten schools, the St. Johns Academy of Future teachers explores the career of education using service learning, cutting-edge technology, and full year internships. Fostering the next generation of educators, the program focuses on developing student leaders who will be the next caring contributors to the children of the future. Placing academic success at the forefront of the program, qualifying students have the opportunity to earn dual enrollment credit through the University of North Florida.
Internship Opportunities
Business Partners provide opportunities for students to understand the relevance between education and work-based needs. Each year, students are offered opportunities to intern with St. Johns County School District and local businesses that may include:
- Castillo de San Marcos
- Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR)
- St. Johns County School District
- TAG! Children’s Museum
Reasons to Join
- Participate in job shadowing, internships and senior externships.
- Develop leadership, communication and organizational skills.
- Participate in a rigorous and a meaningful program of study.
- Ability to sign an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with St. Johns County School District – This MOU will enable you to start work at a higher salary level than other first year teachers, if you are hired to teach in St. Johns County School District.
- Ability to sit for the Florida Professional Educator’s Exam.
- Free membership in Florida Future Educators of America with opportunities for after-school activities, state competitions, and a great resume booster!
Academy News
Recently, Nease’s Communications Academy Wired and Sports Media classes welcomed guests to talk with students about different options to continue studying broadcasting at the post-secondary level. Nease Graduate and current Professor Harrison Hove, with the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications, spent time with the Wired students to discuss the many varied paths …
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Three teams from Creekside High School participated in the 2025 St. Johns County Project Innovation competition, held in January at First Coast Technical college. The competing teams represented the Engineering Academy, Teaching Academy, and Environmental Science Academy. The Engineering Academy, Go Trax team, which included Tristan Smith, Chris Roa, Andy Tran, Parvathi ArathiPraveen, and Luke …
Meet Creekside High School's Teaching Academy Instructor, Regan Ashker.
Contact
- Lynda Kelly, Career Specialist
(904) 547-7300
