Attending my first Citrus County Education Foundation (CCEF) Board of Directors meeting as the new Citrus County School Board representative was an enlightening experience. As a long-time supporter of CCEF, I was excited to have the opportunity to be more directly involved in the organization’s efforts to enhance the education of Citrus County students.
The meeting began with a presentation from Executive Director Shaunda Burdette, who discussed the organization’s recent accomplishments and future plans. I am always so impressed by the wide range of programs and initiatives that CCEF funds and supports. These programs not only provide financial support for students, teachers and schools, but also recognize and celebrate the outstanding students and educators in our community.
This is an amazing group of board members and supporters, and I am excited to be more involved in CCEF’s efforts to enhance education in Citrus County. I look forward to working with the other members to continue to support and improve education in our great community.
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I was thrilled on Tuesday to attend LifeSouth Blood Center‘s annual internship program for senior high school students. This program is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable skills and experience in the field of healthcare. LifeSouth Blood Center is a non-profit organization that has been serving the community since 1978. They collect, process, and distribute blood and blood products to hospitals and patients in need. The training provided in the internship program will include both online and hands-on components, tailored to the students’ learning plans. The students will work alongside LifeSouth employees and learn the skills of phlebotomy, which is the process of collecting blood from donors.
The inaugural interns for the program are three students from Crystal River High School’s Academy of Health Careers: Samantha B. Lopez, Emily Ivory, and Sophia Monsalve. The program will involve 80 hours of training and work, with students completing 4-5 hours per week from January to May at LifeSouth locations.
Blood donation is a vital and life-saving act that helps ensure that there is an adequate blood supply for people in need. Blood products are used for a wide range of medical treatments, including surgeries, cancer treatments, and emergency situations. LifeSouth Blood Centers plays a crucial role in ensuring that there is a steady supply of blood available to meet the needs of patients in the community. This internship program is a great way for students to learn more about the importance of blood donation and to gain hands-on experience in the field of healthcare.
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Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and I encourage you to take time to recall the message he conveyed at his August 1963 “I Have A Dream” speech and think about if we’re there yet:
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. (My Lord) I have a dream today.”
“The function of education, therefore, is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (“The Purpose of Education” [1947])
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Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we want to take a moment to thank the Citrus County Sheriff Department, the CCSO SROs, the Citrus County School Board Police Department, and the Citrus County School District Guardians for their hard work and dedication to keeping our students, staff, and schools safe.
We are grateful for the tireless efforts of these brave men and women in protecting our communities and ensuring that our schools remain safe places for learning and growth. We appreciate the sacrifices that law enforcement officers make every day and the commitment they have to keeping our communities safe.
Thank you to all of the law enforcement officers in Citrus County for your service. Your bravery and dedication to duty is deeply appreciated.
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Happy New Year to the Citrus County School community! We hope that this year brings you joy, success, and good health. We are so grateful to have such dedicated students, hardworking staff, and supportive families as part of our community.
Wishing you all a fantastic holiday vacation and Holiday Season. I hope that you all have the opportunity to relax, unwind, and spend time with your loved ones.
We are so grateful for all of the hard work and dedication that each and every one of you has shown throughout the year. We couldn’t be more proud to be a part of such a talented and dedicated community.
Here’s to a wonderful holiday season and a bright new year. Happy Holidays!
Attending my first Citrus County Education Foundation (CCEF) Board of Directors meeting as the new Citrus County School Board representative was an enlightening experience. As a long-time supporter of CCEF, I was excited to have the opportunity to be more directly involved in the organization’s efforts to enhance the education of Citrus County students.
