First Education Foundation BOD meeting

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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Honoring The Dream on MLK Day

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.”

Here is a short video of this great speech: https://youtu.be/vP4iY1TtS3s

“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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CRHS alum now TV broadcast meteorologist

Gunnar Consol used to do the morning show in school, now he does it professionally

Photos courtesy of Gunnar Consol. Follow Gunnar Consol on twitter at @GunnarConsolWx

It is always inspiring to see our former students achieve success and make a name for themselves in their chosen fields. Gunnar Consol,  Crystal River High School alumnus class of 2017, has made a successful career for himself in the field of meteorology and broadcast journalism.

After graduating from Crystal River High School, Gunnar attended Plymouth State University where he received his degree in Meteorology, and was a student-athlete on the PSU Panthers NCAA DIII Track and Field team.

Upon graduating, Gunnar began his career as the Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter at NBC affiliate WHIZ Media Company in Zanesville, Ohio. He gained valuable experience and honing his skills as a meteorologist at WHIZ.

Currently, Gunnar is the Weekend Meteorologist at CBS and FOX affiliate WEVV-TV News 44 in Evansville, Indiana. In this role, he is responsible for providing accurate and up-to-date weather forecasts to the community, as well as reporting on weather-related news and events.

I had a chance to talk with Gunnar recently about his work as a meteorologist and what impact and role Citrus County Schools had. Gunnar shared, “I can’t help but be appreciative of how going through the Citrus County School System has helped facilitate my passions. This has undoubtedly helped get me to where I am today. I was naturally born with an affinity for the weather and an excitement of the news industry.” I was pleased when Gunnar shared when and what helped inspire him to follow his path. He said, “It was being able to be a part of the morning show at Homosassa Elementary, Crystal River Middle, and Crystal River High Schools that helped create the natural pathway into broadcast metrology.”

Gunnar’s parents reside in Citrus County and he makes an effort to visit when his schedule allows, such as the brief 36 hours he had at home during the holidays before returning to work on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Evansville.

We are so proud of Gunnar’s accomplishments and the success he has achieved. Gunnar is a shining example of what can be achieved through determination and a willingness to follow your dreams. We are proud of all that our alumni have achieved, regardless of their chosen career paths. From medical technicians to carpenters, teachers to nurses, engineers to plumbers, and meteorologists or something else, each and every one of our alumni has made their mark and we look forward to seeing all that they will accomplish in the future.

Follow Gunnar Consol on Facebook by clicking here or on twitter at @GunnarConsolWx

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