Archive for July, 2025

Training for What We Hope Never Happens — But Must Be Ready For

Training for What We Hope Never Happens — But Must Be Ready For On Wednesday, I joined fellow school leaders, administrators, and district team members to observe one of the most intense and important trainings we conduct each year. Together, we watched our elite Citrus County Sheriff’s Office deputies, School Resource Officers, School Board Police […]

Summer RISE 2025: Preparing Citrus County Seniors for Liftoff

Summer RISE 2025: Preparing Citrus County Seniors for Liftoff This week, the 2025 Summer Senior RISE program welcomed another record-breaking class of 160 students—eager, motivated, and ready to take charge of their future. Now in its seventh year, the RISE (Resources, Information, Support, Entry) program continues to serve as a guiding light for students transitioning […]

Back to School Means Back to Fueling Success: The Role of School Meals in Student Achievement

Back to School Means Back to Fueling Success: The Role of School Meals in Student Achievement As summer winds down and the first day of school approaches, families across Citrus County are preparing for a new academic year. While school supplies, schedules, and routines are all top of mind, there’s another critical element that plays […]

A Night to Remember: Celebrating Citrus Excellence at the Florida Teacher of the Year Gala

A Night to Remember: Celebrating Citrus Excellence at the Florida Teacher of the Year Gala Honoring Autumn Crabtree on Florida’s Biggest Stage What an incredible night we experienced at the Florida Department of Education’s Teacher of the Year Finalist Celebration in Orlando. This annual event brought together the brightest lights in Florida education—district Teachers of […]

Engaging the Next Generation: A Visit to the Old Homosassa Civics Summer Camp

Engaging the Next Generation: A Visit to the Old Homosassa Civics Summer Camp On Wednesday, I had the distinct pleasure of joining a remarkable group of middle school students at the very first Civics Summer Camp, held at the Old Homosassa Learning Center. It was an inspiring morning—one that reminded us all of the importance […]

A Bright New Chapter: Dr. Ralph Massullo Announces Run for Florida Senate

A Bright New Chapter: Dr. Ralph Massullo Announces Run for Florida Senate I’m excited to join so many others in celebrating the news that Dr. Ralph Massullo has officially announced his candidacy for the Florida Senate, District 11. This seat, currently held by Senator Blaise Ingoglia, will be open as Senator Ingoglia steps into his […]