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Empowering Young Voices: Judging the 2025 Citrus Springs Middle School 4-H Public Speaking Finals

Empowering Young Voices: Judging the 2025 Citrus Springs Middle School 4-H Public Speaking Finals On Friday, February 7, I had the privilege of serving as a judge for the 2025 Citrus Springs Middle School 4-H Public Speaking Finals. I was joined by co-judges Eileen Jenkin, Program Specialist for Instructional Technology at Citrus County Schools, and […]

Darryl Willie: A Visionary Leader in Education and Community Empowerment

Darryl Willie: A Visionary Leader in Education and Community Empowerment Inspiring Change Through Leadership, Innovation, and Service Throughout our lives, we encounter thousands of people, but only a precious few truly transform us—those rare individuals who light up a room with their energy, push us beyond our comfort zones, and inspire us to dream bigger. […]

Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day Every year, National Girls and Women in Sports Day serves as a powerful reminder of the incredible contributions, achievements, and perseverance of female athletes. As a father to a daughter, this day holds a special place in my heart. Reflecting on my daughter’s journey in sports fills […]

CTE Month in Citrus Schools

CTE Month in Citrus Schools Celebrating Career and Technical Education: Preparing Students for Tomorrow’s Workforce February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a time to recognize the critical role of workforce education in preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the modern job market. Far from the traditional vocational classes of the past, […]

Supporting Literacy Week at Citrus Springs Elementary

Supporting Literacy Week at Citrus Springs Elementary Each year, schools across Florida come together to celebrate Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!, an initiative led by the Florida Department of Education to promote the importance of reading and to encourage students and families to make literacy a daily habit. Here in Citrus County, we are proud to […]

Citrus County Education Foundation Hosts Second Annual Athletes for Education: A Grand Slam for Local Schools

Citrus County Education Foundation Hosts Second Annual Athletes for Education: A Grand Slam for Local Schools Bringing Sports Icons and Community Together to Empower Citrus County Schools The second annual Citrus County Education Foundation’s (CCEF) Athletes for Education event delivered an unforgettable evening, uniting legendary athletes, local leaders, and education advocates in support of Citrus […]