Archive for February, 2024

Empowering Future Healthcare Leaders: LifeSouth’s Internship Program

Empowering Future Healthcare Leaders: LifeSouth’s Internship Program Nurturing Skills and Compassion in High School Students Through Hands-on Healthcare Experience Tonight, I had the privilege of attending the LifeSouth Blood Center‘s second annual internship program orientation for a group of junior high school students, and I must say, it was an inspiring event. This program represents […]

Greyhound Ambassador: Cindy’s Visit Inspires Future Veterinary Assistants

Greyhound Ambassador: Cindy’s Visit Inspires Future Veterinary Assistants Cindy, my daughter’s beloved greyhound whom we adopted in 2020, known by her racetrack name “Slatex Secretary,” paid a special visit today to Ms. Annalise Leazott’s Veterinary Assisting Pathway classroom at the Academy of Health Careers at Crystal River High School. Cindy joined me as I shared […]

Reflecting on the Miracle: 44 Years Since the Miracle on Ice

Reflecting on the Miracle: 44 Years Since the Miracle on Ice “Do you believe in miracles? YES!” 44 years ago, a moment etched in the annals of sports history unfolded, forever changing the landscape of American athletics. The Miracle on Ice, an awe-inspiring feat achieved by a group of amateur athletes, continues to resonate with […]

CCEF’s First Library Initiative Ignites a Love for Reading

CCEF’s First Library Initiative Ignites a Love for Reading Today, I had the pleasure once again of experiencing the joy of reading this time with Jennifer Vybiral’s Kindergarten class at Central Ridge Elementary, as part of the Citrus County Education Foundation’s First Library initiative. This incredible program aims to foster a love for reading by […]

Celebrating Excellence: The CCEF Inaugural Athletes for Education Gala

Celebrating Excellence: The CCEF Inaugural Athletes for Education Gala Bringing Sports Icons and Community Together to Empower Citrus County Schools I was honored to attend and support the inaugural Citrus County Education Foundation’s Athletes for Education event which was a resounding success, drawing support from a host of esteemed athletes and community members alike. Held […]

Remembrance of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018

Remembrance of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018 Today, February 14, 2022, is the sixth anniversary of the horrific shootings that occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Fourteen young Floridians, our own students, and three school staff died. In addition, seventeen more people were wounded. This tragic event […]