The INK! Podcast
Investing in Kids, or INK! as it's affectionately known, is the non-profit education foundation that provides direct support to the St. Johns County School District. On The INK! Podcast we will talk about the innovative programs, resources, and community efforts dedicated to supporting the St. Johns County public school district. The hosts for this podcast are Ian MacDonald, and Jim Wheeler. Ian is a volunteer and advisor with Take Stock in Children in St Johns County which INK! oversees. Jim is the Student Programs Director with INK! They each bring their own personal experience, love for supporting education and engagement with the St. Johns County School District to The INK! Podcast. Check it out to learn more about what INK! is doing to support the teaches, students, and public school district in St. Johns County Florida.
The INK! Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 21: Leveling Up Learning: Expanding Opportunities for Every Student
Get an inside look at how the St Johns County School District is helping students reach higher levels of success through accelerated learning opportunities. In this episode of The INK! Podcast, we sit down with Deputy Superintendent Dawn Sapp a...
Episode 20: Honoring Excellence: A Conversation with 2026 - 2027 St. Johns County Teacher of the Year, Sabina Atic.
In this episode of The INK! Podcast, Ian and Jim sit down with Sabina Atic, the 2026-2027 St Johns County Teacher of the Year from Beachside High School. Sabina shares her journey in to teaching, how she keeps students engaged in today's distra...
Episode 19: Community First Credit Union x INK!: Supporting Local Educators
Missy Peters and Sabrina Papovitch share how Community First Credit Union partners with INK! to fuel innovative classroom projects across St. Johns County Schools through the Champions for Children Teacher Grants - helping teachers bring big id...
Episode 18: Ready to Learn: Deputy Superintendent Dawn Sapp on Literacy and Reading Readiness
Deputy Superintendent Dawn Sapp shares insights on how literacy and early reading skills prepare students to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Discover how St Johns County Schools and community partners are working together to ensure every ch...
Episode 17: Leading the Way: Superintendent Asplen Reflects on the Start of the School Year and What's Ahead.
The INK! Podcast kicks off the school year with St Johns County Schools Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen. Hear how the district is preparing for more growth, new schools, and fresh opportunities for students and teachers. Whether you are a par...