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Community Comes Together for Citrus County’s First Water Safety Day for Autism

Community Comes Together for Citrus County’s First Water Safety Day for Autism This past Saturday, March 14, the Lecanto branch of the YMCA of the Suncoast became the center of a powerful community effort as Citrus County hosted its first-ever Water Safety Day for Autism. Families, educators, and local organizations came together for this landmark […]

Celebrating Math, Teamwork, and Academic Excellence at the 2026 Citrus County Schools Math Field Day

Celebrating Math, Teamwork, and Academic Excellence at the 2026 Citrus County Schools Math Field Day This past weekend, I had the honor of attending the 2026 Citrus County Schools Math Field Day, and it was truly an inspiring event. Math Field Day provides students with a fantastic opportunity to engage in teamwork, problem-solving, and friendly […]

When the Classroom Meets the Market: Citrus Students Visit Raymond James HQ

When the Classroom Meets the Market: Citrus Students Visit Raymond James HQ The most powerful learning often happens when classroom lessons meet the real world. Recently, 28 students from Citrus High School and Crystal River High School experienced exactly that during a remarkable visit to the headquarters of Raymond James Financial in St. Petersburg. The […]

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 […]