Digital Literacy Sprint
In 90 days, the EpicJax sprint team will create a local digital literacy competition that engages high school students.
About This Sprint
Beginning in summer 2024, a group of Jacksonville community leaders came together with a shared vision to help Jacksonville's high school graduates become work-force ready and digitally literate.
During a 90-day sprint, the team developed The EpicJax Digital Literacy Challenge, a bold initiative designed to empower students across Jacksonville to develop critical digital literacy skills while actively addressing the growing digital divide.
Sprint Team
90-Day Sprint Co-Chairs:
- Stephanie Cugini, UF Lastinger
- Kevin Hyde, Foley and Lardner
90-Day Sprint Members:
- Dr. John Avendano, Florida State College at Jacksonville
- John Baker, FRP Holdings
- Gary Chartrand, Philanthropist
- Angel Carro, Early Learning Coalition
- Dr. Cheryl Fountain, Florida Institute of Education
- Rachael Tutwiler Fortune, Jacksonville Public Education Fund
- Steve Fortune, CSX
- Dr. Terrie Galanti, University of North Florida
- Dr. Saralyn Grass, Kids Hope Alliance
- Rebecca Hughes, Vystar Credit Union
- Ronnie King, Scratchwerk*
- Holly Lanham, Duval County Public Schools
- Dr. Moez Limayem, University of North Florida
- Maria Isabel Montoya, MiAddvantage
- Hannah Oberholtzer, Thrive Scholars Jacksonville
- Dr. Connor Oswald, Jacksonville Public Education Fund
- Cindy Peason, Duval County Public Schools
- Paula Renfro, Duval County Public Schools
- Alex Rudnick, Genesys Works
- Kathy Schofield, Stem2 HUB
- Dr. Yvonne Spinner, Duval County Public Schools
- Dr. Lunetta William, University of North Florida
- Dr. Christian Winterbottom, University of North Florida
- Dennis Whittle, Jacksonville Civic Council
- Corey Wright, Duval County Public Schools