Author Archive

Thomas E Kennedy

This user hasn't shared any biographical information

Homepage: https://thomastalks.org

Citrus Educators Launch into New Opportunities at 2025 SPACE Conference

Citrus Educators Launch into New Opportunities at 2025 SPACE Conference “We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” – President John F. Kennedy On September 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy stood before the nation at Rice University […]

Empowering Future Engineers — A Visit to the Peer Leaders Engineering Camp

Empowering Future Engineers — A Visit to the Peer Leaders Engineering Camp This week I had the opportunity to visit the Peer Leaders Engineering camp, a powerful local initiative that blends real-world trades experience with mentorship and career exploration. The camp is a grassroots effort created by local plumbing contractor Tim Herndon and his wife, […]

A New Chapter Begins at the Historic Old Hernando School: Club Recovery Celebrates Grand Opening

A New Chapter Begins at the Historic Old Hernando School: Club Recovery Celebrates Grand Opening This past Saturday, I had the privilege of joining a small delegation from our school district to attend a truly uplifting event, the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Club Recovery of Citrus County, Inc. at the newly revitalized Old Schoolhouse Community Center […]

Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session Ends with Big Wins for Citrus County Schools

Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session Ends with Big Wins for Citrus County Schools In the very late hours of Monday evening, the Florida Legislature adjourned sine die, marking the official end of the 2025 Regular Session. But before the ceremonial dropping of the handkerchief, both chambers—the Florida House and Senate—passed the 2025 state budget. We’re proud […]

Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day! Today we celebrate all fathers—and those who step into that role as father figures, mentors, surrogate dads, and coaches. To each of you who accepts the honor of being a “dad” in a child or young person’s life: your presence matters. Your love, leadership, and encouragement help shape the future. Never underestimate […]

Honored to Continue Serving on the FSBA Board of Directors

Honored to Continue Serving on the FSBA Board of Directors On Thursday, June 12, 2025, during the General Membership Meeting of the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA), I had the distinct honor of being unanimously selected by my fellow school board members to continue representing FSBA Region 27—which includes Citrus, Hernando, and Sumter counties—on the […]