“I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the Chronicle’s Senior Reporter Mike Wright for one of their ‘Monday Conversation‘ pieces. I really appreciated this opportunity to share about education and our great schools and students. ~Thomas”

Chronicle’s Mike Wright Monday Conversation with Thomas Kennedy

“INVERNESS — It’s the first day of school and Thomas Kennedy is giddy.

While Kennedy’s own school days were challenging, he gets excited about the opening of another school year. The chairman of the Citrus County School Board is the father of two teenagers and husband to a middle-school teacher.

Kennedy, 46, grew up near Boston and attended private Christian schools. At a very young age he was diagnosed with dyslexia, though he also learned not to use it as a crutch. After school he attended college but struggled and veered toward performing arts.

Eventually he found his real interest was building and that led to a career in construction, which he held until his election to the school board six years ago.

Like many people in education, Kennedy’s school years and interaction with teachers had great impact that he carries to this day.”

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