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Former teacher, #edreform-er, dog lover. VP, State Government Affairs, McGuireWoods Consulting

Tallahassee, FL
Joined July 2013
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Competent reading instruction with teacher train and ongoing coaching on high-quality curriculum is the *opposite* of a "miracle." It should be the standard everywhere.
Mississippi has the best demographic-adjusted NAEP (4th & 8th grade) scores now The "Mississippi Miracle" started in 2012 when the Republican governor/legislature introduced phonics-based instruction and began to hold back ~10% of 3rd graders per year who fail a reading test
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Florida Board of Education approves @SuccessCharters as a Hope Operator, paving the way for the renowned network to pursue its first-ever expansion beyond New York. This is a big win after 10-plus years of state leaders pushing to draw more top charters to urban districts
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The hallmark of an open mind is refusing to let your ideas become your identity. If you define yourself by your opinions, questioning them is a threat to your integrity. If you see yourself as a curious person or a lifelong learner, changing your mind is a moment of growth.
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This is such a big deal & deserves even more attention. Unbelievable work by @darrylrouson & @michellesalzman this year to finally honor and compensate the survivors of Dozier. If you are unfamiliar with the horrors of Dozier: npr.org/2012/10/15/162941770…
Testimony from survivors of the Dozier School is horrific. It is sickening to hear what these men endured. I commend their courage and appreciate Senator @darrylrouson bringing SB 24 forward this session. He has been a champion for survivors of Dozier and Okeechobee. @FLSenate 🙏
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For the rest of the country, Valentine’s Day is about love and friendship — but for our Broward County community, it’s also a day of loss and remembrance. Six years ago today, a gunman entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School — opening fire to shoot 34, kill 17, and forever change the lives of thousands more. And so today — and every single day since February 14, 2018 — we remember and honor the victims and survivors with love, care, and a deep commitment to keeping our schools and communities safe. For Alyssa, Scott, Martin, Nicholas, Aaron, Jaime, Chris, Luke, Cara, Gina, Joaquin, Alaina, Meadow, Helena, Alex, Carmen, and Peter. ❤️ 🦅
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Today we're announcing the Cohort VI of 50CAN's National Voices Fellowship. Join us in welcoming the leaders we’ll be working with over the year to come–one with both deep challenges and great opportunities. Learn more about our 2024 fellows at 50can.org/national-voices-fe….
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For The Pups! – at Tallahassee, FL
Team Red wins!!! $6,817 vs $2,817. But with more than $48,000 raised in total, the pups and kitties are the real winners. Thank you to everyone who made #RDBD24 possible!
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Thank you for bartending!!
Such a great time at @RDBDbenefit last night! Thanks for having me!
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Thanks to LOTS of cash and credit card tips at #RDBD24, we are still adding the numbers...who do you think won?? #TeamRed or #TeamBlue?
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More photos from a great night. Thanks to both teams for all your hard work...we literally couldn't do it without you!! #RDBD24
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Thanks to everyone who came out to #RDBD24 last night!! We especially appreciate our bartenders who put in the work!
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#ParmaSays See you tonight at @RDBDbenefit!
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Time to thank some of our amazing sponsors! We appreciate your support and can't wait to see you tonight! @CarltonFields @FAIA_Florida @SachsMediaGrp @BulldogStratGrp @katoelectionlaw @jimrimes #RDBD24
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Thanks to our longtime transportation partner, @Uber_Florida! Enjoy yourself on 1/24 without worry over parking and driving. Use code RDBD24 for your discounted ride to/from the event 🚗🚙
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🍻 to The 9th Annual @RDBDbenefit! See y’all next week 🐾
Shoutout to NEW sponsor for 2024, @AnheuserBusch! Thanks to our friend @billieanneg and the whole AB team. We appreciate your support--see you next week!
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Huge thank you to our #RDBD24 Bar Sponsor @RubinTurnbull for your support!! We can't do this event without you!
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We are proud to once again have @LisaMillerAssoc as our presenting sponsor! Thank you, Lisa, for everything you do for animal welfare in our community...not just for this event, but all year long! #RDBD24
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We still have a few sponsorships left! Reach out to @SaraSClements or shoot us a message to learn more. See you all on 1/24!
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Join @mwconsulting and school choice experts on 9/12 for the ‘Selling Beyond the Schoolhouse' webinar to learn the reasons behind the nationwide shift to personalized learning. @Milenatehoff @merit @travispillow @SaraSClements Register here: mwcllc.com/ideas/news/2023/8…
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Tropical Storm #Idalia is expected to slam into Florida as a Cat 3, possibly Cat 4 hurricane, with powerful winds, storm surges of up to 11 feet in areas, and rainfall across the state. Here's what to expect and when, according to the latest predictions. tallahassee.com/story/weathe…
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