St. Johns County Academy of Future Teachers
This academy explores careers in the field 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 for dual enrollment credits from St. Johns River State College or the University of North Florida through the Virtual Teaching Academy. Students can earn industry certification such as WordPress Certified Editor and FCTE Professional Educator.
Mission
To offer students a rigorous program of study which promotes a diverse range of teacher training opportunities.
Program of Study and Downloads
Additional Information
Courses Offered
- Intro to the Teaching Profession: Collaboration with St Augustine High School’s ESE Department
- Human Growth and Development: Weekly practicum with SJCSD Early Childhood Services
- Foundations of Curriculum: Mini-internships with St Johns Technical High School (Grades 6-8)
- Principles of Teaching Internship: 100 hour internship under the mentorship of a SJCSD Teacher
Academy Benefits
- Participate in 4 years of work-based learning.
- Develop leadership, communication and organizational skills.
- Participate in a rigorous and a meaningful program of study.
- Qualify to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with St. Johns County School District.
- Free membership in Florida Future Educators of America with opportunities for after-school activities, state competitions, and a great resume booster!
- Earn college credits through Dual Enrollment courses with St. Johns River State College and University of North Florida
Senior Internship Program
Students participating in the 12th-grade internship program attend their high school academy classroom three times a week and visit their designated SJCSD internship site daily. Working alongside experienced and highly skilled mentor teachers, students gain knowledge in a range of vital industry skills, including but not limited to classroom management, lesson planning, differentiated and small group instruction. Students will accumulate up to 100 hours of work-based learning, which can be used towards Florida Bright Futures Scholarships.
Dual Enrollment
As part of their 12th Grade Internship, our students can participate in Dual Enrollment courses online. Collaborating with St. Johns River State College and The University of North Florida, we offer eligible students the opportunity to earn college credits without incurring any costs. These credits can be used towards obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Education at a post-secondary institution.
Academy News
The St Augustine High School Academy of Future Teachers welcomed our 2023 Florida Teacher of the Year, Ms. Melissa Matz, to see our program. Melissa and her team of teachers from Clay County School District spoke with our teachers and students about our Education Program. They learned about our student internship programs, the St Augustine …
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Jan Rolandelli was awarded the Saint Augustine High School Volunteer of the Year award. Through her Teaching Academy practicum, internships, and other volunteer work, she has accumulated 636 volunteer hours! Her Teaching Academy peers came out to show their support as Principle Brown presented her award.
Students in St. Augustine High School's Academy of Future Teachers are learning what it takes to care for a developing infant child. Using RealityWorks High Tech Infants, students take on the responsibly of parenting over an extended period of time. Using advance sensors, infants are programmed to cry when needing attention, and respond to parental care such as feeding, burping, rocking, and changing diapers. Teachers can print a report and the end of the assignment to see how well the students complete their parental assignments!
Students from St Johns Academy of Future Teachers at St. Augustine High School had their first field study of the new school year. They visited 6 different classrooms in St Johns Technical High School to observe teachers and their practice.
Mr. Miska teaches Algebra at St. Augustine High School and is a host teacher to an Academy of Future Teachers student interns. Career Ambassador Zariah James sat with Mr. Miska for an interview to discuss teaching during the pandemic. Miska explained he has not used the projector since he began teaching at St. Augustine High …
On October 19th, Riley Wills, a Teaching Academy senior at St. Augustine High School, received the Kiwanis Student of the Month Award. Tiffany Kemp, one of the Academy instructors, attended this event and spoke highly of her involvement in the program and the community.
Contact
Robert Raimann, Career Specialist
[email protected]
(904) 547-8530
