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Parents’ Involvement in School Advisory Councils

This was originally published in the Citrus County Chronicle on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Parents’ Involvement in School Advisory Councils By Thomas Kennedy For decades School Advisory Councils have been one of the great places for parents to have a strong and guiding voice in the school rules, budget, curriculum, and more in their child’s […]

First Library “The Little Engine That Could”

First Library “The Little Engine That Could” “I think it can… I thought I could” Reading to students is a blessing to them and for us. Citrus County Education Foundation’s First Library initiative continued today as CCEF gave kindergartners throughout Citrus County another book to add to their library. This classic story is the 90th […]

Coalition for College & Careers at Citrus High School

Coalition for College & Careers at Citrus High School Spent time today at Citrus High School with Patrick Simon and Steve Simonelli with the Citrus County Coalition for College & Careers (CCCCC). I am honored to serve on the CCCCC board of directors. CCCCC is a not-for-profit group that provides free mentoring, tutoring, and counseling […]

FRE’s Title 1 Family Literacy Night “Candyland Unplugged”

FRE’s Title 1 Family Literacy Night “Candyland Unplugged” What a fun evening of family reading at Forest Ridge Elementary school’s annual Family Literacy Night. This is always a fun literacy event and I have been so excited to attend it for many years. Special thanks to Mrs. Daugherty, Mrs. Carlson (and her daughter Chloe), FRE […]

How to help

How to help Thank you, everyone, for the outpouring of support you all have shown me. It is so appreciated by my family and me. Many of you have been reaching out asking how you can begin helping and contributing to our campaign. One of the initial ways is to make a campaign contribution. These […]

LPS Visit

LPS Visit It is always great spending time in our schools. I love touring our classrooms. During a school visit today at Lecanto Primary School they have a couple of special ways they are showing their appreciation to their teachers and staff. One is that they cut out red hearts that are put on the […]