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Thomas E Kennedy

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School Visit 8/16/2021

School Visit 8/16/2021 Now more than ever I was so pleased to visit our schools and seeing our students and staff. How powerful it was seeing the smiling faces of the students and the caring manner of the staff. Today I spent time at Central Ridge Elementary School and Citrus Springs Elementary School. I am […]

Welcome back students!

Welcome back students! Let us all lift our children, loved ones, and education community up in prayers and optimism for this new school year! Today I ask we surround our students and staff with prayers of love, protection, and optimism as they return to our schools and classrooms for a new school year! They need […]

Purple Heart Anniversary

Purple Heart Anniversary God bless our Purple Heart recipients. Your sacrifice is never forgotten! August 7th is the Nation’s Anniversary of the Purple Heart. Please take a moment to read this history of our Country’s great honor. The History of the Purple Heart, first known as “Badge of Military Merit” At his headquarters in Newburgh, […]

In Tallahassee for the Planning Committee

In Tallahassee for the Planning Committee One of my roles as President-Elect of the Florida School Boards Association is to assist in the planning and development of leadership development and training. Today I was in Tallahassee for the Planning Committee meeting for the FSBA, FADSS, FSBAA, FERMA, SUNSPRA, FELL 76th Annual Joint Conference, and Professional […]

WELCOME BACK To Our “SUPERHERO” Teachers!

WELCOME BACK To Our “SUPERHERO” Teachers! Superman (Christopher Reeve) once said, “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” Now more than ever it is clear who some of the Superheros are… our teachers and educators!

Harold Walker and the Construction Bus

Harold Walker and the Construction Bus This morning Harold Walker and I planned to have coffee at Fresh Start Donuts in Beverly Hills. As I drove up to Fresh Start’s parking lot I got a big smile on my face as parked in the lot was a school bus. As I got out of my […]