The following is adapted from what I read to the Keep Florida Learning Committee during a conversation about how to increase parent involvement in Florida public schools. As a parent representative appointed to the committee, I felt it was imperative...
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Published in 83 Degrees Media, 1.27.15 The University of South Florida St. Petersburg’s Bill Jackson was named Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year by the U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) at its annual conference in Tampa January 22-25....
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Published in 83 Degrees Media, 12.4.14 It’s the season of giving, which means opportunities abound to help those less fortunate – from toy drives to adopting a family to volunteering at a food bank. Tampa Bay businesses are no strangers...
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Senators: I’m writing to you as the parent of a public student in the State of Florida. Thank you, in advance, for reading my letter and listening to my concerns. I am extremely concerned about the excessive testing taking place...
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Following is an excerpt from a letter sent to district and state political leaders in Florida November, 2014: I am extremely concerned about the excessive testing taking place within public schools in our state. I have been watching and studying...
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Published in 83 Degrees Media, 9.9.14 When members of Ad2 Tampa Bay’s Board of Directors sat down to listen to the finalists for this year’s pro bono campaign, they didn’t expect to have their minds blown. They heard from several...
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Published in 83 Degrees, 2.18.14 Karina Becerra’s goal is two-fold: Alleviate poverty for America’s indigenous tribes while protecting the environment. Her startup company, Fly Tribes, which is scheduled to launch by June, will get her one step closer to that...
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Published in 83 Degrees Media, 12.3.13 The college admissions process can be confusing, cumbersome and at times overwhelming for some high school juniors and seniors. College application processes vary widely, with many requiring essays, letters of recommendation and lengthy forms,...
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Published in 83 Degrees Media, 10.22.13 Hope Donnelly started this year with a mantra: “If you’re not scared, your dreams are not big enough.” Her dream? To create a place that provides a sense of community, self-preservation and exploration of...
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Published in 83 Degrees Media, 10.15.13 When Kathleen Taylor spoke at TEDxTampaBay 2012, she had no idea what the impact of her talk would be on her life. “It’s been like the little TEDx talk that could,” laughs Taylor. Taylor...
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