A Great Time to Celebrate
It
is hard to believe we are halfway through the month of May, which means the end of the school year is upon us. When I was a high
school principal and throughout my 10 years as superintendent, May was one of
my favorite months of the year because of graduation and all the activities, celebrations,
and recognition associated with this pivotal moment in student’s lives.
I have
always loved participating in high school graduations. There is nothing more
thrilling than seeing the excitement, pride, and joy on the faces of students
as well as parents/loved ones, as the students walked across the stage to
receive their diplomas. Each student has endured their own challenges and
successes. That is certainly something to celebrate!
Likewise,
we need to celebrate and recognize the tremendous sacrifices and hard work of
teachers and administrators that worked extremely hard every day to ensure that
students are learning and excelling; school staff that kept schools running;
cafeteria workers that kept students fed; school nurses who tended to the sick;
bus drivers who transported students to and from school; and myriad others that
play a daily role in ensuring that public school students have access to a high
quality education.
This
is a great time of the year to celebrate, and to pause and reflect on the hard
work and dedication that have brought our young people to an exciting time in
their lives!
Thank
you for your dedication, service, and commitment to Florida public school
students!
Yours in Education,
Bill Montford