Chief Communication Officer / Collier Co. Public Schools. / Emmy award-winning Communicator / Communication Consultant/ Reach Farther.

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Today we welcomed participants from Greater Naples Leadership for Education Day. By informing our community, we explain how public education is powering Florida’s future. #FLPublicSchoolProud @PublicSchoolSup @collierschools #EndlessOpportunities
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Big news today from @CollierGov! Growth will continue to pay for growth. 👏
Big thanks to the Collier County Board of Commissioners @CollierGov! Updated impact fees mean future schools for our growing community and generations of students. Growth pays for growth—and that’s smart planning. #CCPSFamily #PublicSchoolProud
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It's time to announce our 2026 Employees of the Year! First up...Austin Lara @ManateeCCPS is our Nominee for School-Related Employee of the Year! He is a Lely High '17 alum & now a standout General Assistant. His creativity & innovation make learning engaging for kids. Congrats!
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Next up...congratulations to 2nd grade teacher Brittany Crouss, our 2025 Elementary Teacher of the Year! With 19 years @LelyLionsRoar, Brittany creates classroom cultures rooted in kindness, engagement, and high expectations. Stay tuned tomorrow for more surprise visits!
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11 Nov 2025
Our District-wide theme for this school year is “The Power of WE.” Here’s an opportunity to put those words into action… ⬇️
Want to know which issues the Collier County School Board is asking the Florida Legislature to address this session? ✅ Check out our 2026 Legislative Priorities ✅ Find contact info for our local delegation 👉collierschools.com/explorecc… #PublicSchoolProud
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12 Sep 2025
This was a pleasure to witness in person today. ⬇️🇺🇸
WATCH to the end - first graders sing a moving tribute to our heroes. @ManateeCCPS honored 9/11 by celebrating today’s heroes in their first-ever Heroes’ Walk. Students greeted firefighters, nurses & law enforcement with banners, cards & heartfelt thanks. #NeverForget #CCPSProud
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Sharing a brief recap from yesterday's School Board meetings. Key topics included a budget vote, naming of a football field, and the five-year strategic plan. To watch the entire meeting, please visit collierschools.com/support-s…. #CCPSFamily
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12 Sep 2025
Financial literacy & life skills at the A-rated Lely High School. @WeAreLely 👏💰
It was a great day at LHS. We are fortunate to be able to have partnered with Suncoast Credit Union for a Student Run Branch. Such an incredible opportunity for our students to learn financial skills and do their banking right here on campus!! @SuncoastCU @collierschools
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21 Jul 2025
Authentic leadership from someone who truly values & prioritizes communication, congratulations @SupRicciardelli! Nationwide recognition adds more shine to our greater community. It also provides a platform to share best practices. 👏#NSPRA2025 ⬇️
Today the National School Public Relations Association recognized @SupRicciardelli as one of only 25 nationwide “Superintendents to Watch.” Honorees have fewer than five years of experience as a superintendent and demonstrate dynamic, fast-paced leadership with strong communication at its core. @NSPRA #CCPSProud #NSPRA2025
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17 Jul 2025
Honored to represent @collierschools at #NSPRA2025! I’ll be leading a Gold Mine Session on our Blueprint for Success—the strategy behind record-high voter approval for the school district's tax-neutral referendum. Join me! #Road2NSPRA #NSPRA2025 #SchoolPR #PublicSchoolProud
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Water spout off Marco Island (6:45 pm)… and another one forming. 🌪️ You can see the barge in place for fireworks tonight. Video Credit: Charlie Combs @GCNNow @winknews @Fox4Now @ndn @AllysonRaeWx
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@RobDunsTV thought you’d like to see video of this waterspout off Marco Island tonight.
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Today we broke ground on the 33rd elementary school in @collierschools. The highlight was the Pereira family and their two daughters - future Ave Maria Elementary Cardinals. #CCPSFamily
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23 May 2025
Honored to represent the school district at @BarronCollier’s Commencement Ceremony. Tassels turned just as the raindrops started falling. Congratulations Class of 2025! #CCPSGrads @collierschools
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Way to go @PRMPanthers for making future students feel welcome and excited for next year! ⬇️ @NSPRA
5th to 6th grade day @ PRMS! We love our future panthers!
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24 Apr 2025
Love it when people take the time to say ‘thank you.’ In this instance, on a massive tennis ball! @PalmettoRidgeHS Girls Tennis team and their parents showing appreciation for helping them attend this year’s @MiamiOpen. #CCPSFamily
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12 Apr 2025
I really enjoy putting this piece together with videographer David Delene. Fewer students are taking part in what was once a rite of passage…
It’s inspiring to see students pushing the boundaries of creativity, problem-solving, & critical thinking. 12 Collier County students traveled to the State Science & Engineering Fair of FL late last month. WATCH as we tag along to get an inside look at this impressive competition! #CCPSSuccess #CCPSProud
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Bodies in motion stay in motion! #CCPS5K
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22 Feb 2025
Congratulations @BarronCollier Boys Soccer team = State Champions! 🏆
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Big thanks to longtime @collierschools educator, leader, and colleague Dr. Phipps for the thoughtful surprise gift. He always finds time to make others feel appreciated and to put his talents to use!
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