Today I spent the day with the Leadership Clay crew from the Clay Chamber of Commerce. The theme for today was "Education Day!"

To be honest, it wasn’t the most interesting day to date, but it was useful to gain insight into the various educational opportunities that exist within our county.

The day started at Sylvan Learning, of which I am intimately aquainted as our son got help from them a couple of years ago. They did a great job in getting him up to speed. I would highly recommend them, but they are not cheap.

School Superintendent David Owens kicked off the day for us sharing about the school system from his perspective. I have been pleased to have heard his heart on a number of occasions. He is a faithful believer in Jesus Christ and he seems to have a great vision for the school system. I like his non-top down leadership style, and have heard great things about our school system. Every year since grading has begun the school district has scored an A and Fleming Island Elementary school where my kids attended has consistently been in the top 5 in the state – wow!

We continued on to Center Academy with Jerry Stigliano. I love Jerry and have known him for a few years. He and his wife are awesome and are also believers.. Go Jesus! Center Academy is for learning challenged young kids. They offer 1 on 1 instruction to help make them successful!

We also had the opportunity to visit Annuciation Catholic School. Another great place.. and guess what Christian! wow.. a 3 for 1 deal.

We concluded the day at Saint Johns River Community College, our only post graduate school in the county. I have been mildly impressed with them, yet continue to hold a grudge that they have never let a church meet at their facility. I don’t get it. But the new Thrasher Horne Center is amazing and is a must see!

Carol Studdard from the School Board closed out our day. She is a wonderful servant of God who is praying for and believing God for a better future for our children.

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