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Thomas E Kennedy

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Florida Gator Magazine Highlights Our Work in AI Education

Florida Gator Magazine Highlights Our Work in AI Education A Privilege to Contribute to Florida’s Conversation on AI in Education It was truly an honor to be included in the recent feature published by Florida Gator Magazine, highlighting the work of the Florida K-12 AI Education Task Force and the leadership of Dr. Maya Israel […]

Learning Beyond the Classroom: Lecanto High IB Students Showcase TOK and CAS Excellence

Learning Beyond the Classroom: Lecanto High IB Students Showcase TOK and CAS Excellence Each year there are a few events on the school calendar that I make every effort to attend, and one of my favorites took place again this week at Lecanto High School. The 2026 Junior and Senior candidates in the school’s International […]

100 Percent Success: The First Graduating Class of AHC Veterinary Assisting

100 Percent Success: The First Graduating Class of AHC Veterinary Assisting Five years ago, a bold idea began to take shape inside the halls of the Academy of Health Careers at Crystal River High School: the creation of a Certified Veterinary Assisting pathway that would expand opportunities for students in meaningful, career-ready ways. What began […]

Honoring Our Local Heroes: Citrus County Schools Celebrates Veterans in the Classroom

Honoring Our Local Heroes: Citrus County Schools Celebrates Veterans in the Classroom On Monday, March 2, I had the privilege of joining my fellow School Board members and Superintendent Dr. Scott Hebert at the annual Veterans in the Classroom Appreciation Luncheon. This special event celebrates the remarkable contributions of local veterans who generously volunteer their […]

From Publix to the Podcast: Leadership, Learning, and Citrus High Pride

From Publix to the Podcast: Leadership, Learning, and Citrus High Pride What I love about our community is how connected we are in so many different ways. One of the great things about going to Publix is checking out with the cashiers and baggers, seeing the friendly faces, receiving warm greetings, and experiencing genuine engagement […]

Voices of Hope and Harmony: The 18th Annual African American Read-In

Voices of Hope and Harmony: The 18th Annual African American Read-In On Sunday, February 22, 2026, more than 200 attendees and participants gathered at The Miles Teller Theater at the Curtis Peterson Auditorium for the 18th Annual African American Read-In, an afternoon that blended history, literature, music, and community into a powerful celebration of African […]