CHRONICLE: New NASA project to bring Kennedy Space Center to schools

Thank you to Education Reporter Georgia Sullivan and the Citrus County Chronicle for covering this initiative. Read the story at https://www.chronicleonline.com/news/education/new-nasa-project-to-bring-kennedy-space-center-to-schools/article_77dab226-1735-5b1f-b7f8-c7d3e30d9b69.html

I am so excited about this Mission One STEAM initiative and the opportunities that will follow for all of Florida’s students, especially ours here in Citrus County. The initiative’s access to NASA and the Astronauts Memorial Foundation Educational Center will provide extraordinary opportunities for students and teachers. One of the many things I love about the approach of this program is that it looks to interconnect STEM with Career and Technical/workforce education. Many industries, including the aerospace industries, have long recognized the importance of having team members who are knowledgeable technicians who come from all educational paths including technical certification institutions, programs, and our Armed Forces. Citrus County Schools is proud of its role in helping produce some of these experts including former Citrus Schools Alumni Dr. Eric Stewart Aerospace Engineer at NASA. It is my hope that this new program will further expand the desire for more engineers, technicians, and scientists from Citrus County.

A special thank you to Matt Susin, Brevard County School Board for his work launching this project.

Comments Off on CHRONICLE: New NASA project to bring Kennedy Space Center to schools
Filed under: News & Updates

Girls State Interview

Thank you, 2022 Girls State Delegate Molly Malek a rising senior from Lecanto High School and Academy of Environmental Science, for interviewing me as her local elected leader in preparation for the 75th Session Florida Girls State on June 7 thru June 15, 2022, in Tallahassee, Florida.

Miss Malek is one of the local Girls selected by the American Legion Auxiliary to represent Citrus County. After graduating high school Miss Malek is interested in continuing her education in political science and/or environmental science.

I have had the great privilege of knowing Miss Malek since she was in elementary school. I have had the honor of coaching her in swimming as a young person and have loved watching her grow as a student and person.

I have done a number of these interviews over the years, and it always impresses me how informed and concerned our students are with their world and community. Miss Malek is going to go on and do amazing things and Citrus County will once again be proud of the successful students they support and cheer.

Thank you, American Legion Auxiliary, for providing this great Girls State opportunity.

Comments Off on Girls State Interview
Filed under: News & Updates

One last congratulation to the Class of 2022!

Here are some additional moments I captured from last week’s high school graduations.

Special thanks to all our district and school teams that work so hard everyday setting up and breaking down and moving to the next school to make these moments possible!

Comments Off on One last congratulation to the Class of 2022!
Filed under: News & Updates