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Greetings!
I’m the type of person who runs toward an emergency, not away from it.
I share that observation with you because in March, when the COVID-19 outbreak reached Central Florida, I took a leave of absence from my doctoral program in order to focus on the work of the … Read More
Greetings!
I don’t know about you, but I am ready to get this academic year started!
Over the past few weeks, while the team at Orange Technical College (OTC) have engaged in the planning process for reopening during the pandemic, I have taken some time to reflect on my own … Read More
Greetings!
When the world changes, you adjust.
Until now, that was a lesson largely learned from history. The year 2020, however, has been a time of great change that has tested our mettle as a nation, a state, and a community. The impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is far-reaching and … Read More
I started to write the whole story but the truth is, it was becoming a book-LOL-so I decided to just give away the ending and add just a few remarks at the end.
My wife Sandi and I decided that after 40+ years together-five dating and almost 36 married, it … Read More
There’s an old saying that says “Some days are better than others.” I find that to be true, but I also find that some weeks are better than others too. This past week was one of those weeks for me.
It started with getting to spend some time with our … Read More
What a great start to the new school year for so many! Yeah, there were the usual bumps along the way, but even those were handled and people kept on truckin’ what a testament to the staffulty we have and the passion that exists amongst our team.
I also got … Read More
I have lost count of the number of folks who have asked me when I am planning on retiring-if I was easily offended, I might be insulted by the question being asked so often-LOL!
I know part of the reason they ask is because I joke about it all the … Read More
Believe it or not, after 7 months, my wife Sandi and I are pretty much moved back into the house and loving every bit of the remodel. The pain and the angst of the process are all but forgotten each time we walk into the new kitchen or bathroom and … Read More
As we finish up National CTE Month, I wanted to share a small example of what has gone on in February of this year. The list below is in no way everything that was done, and is not anything out of the ordinary for any month here in CTE, … Read More
Happy New Year! I am so excited to begin 2019 because this is the year that Vision 2022 starts to become a reality!
In the coming days, the first Request for Proposals will go out for the design of our brand new Westside Campus, which will take all the ideas … Read More