{"id":59,"date":"2016-11-21T13:42:44","date_gmt":"2016-11-21T13:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.tcc.fl.edu\/president\/?p=59"},"modified":"2017-05-11T13:43:18","modified_gmt":"2017-05-11T13:43:18","slug":"giving-thanks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tsc.fl.edu\/president\/giving-thanks\/","title":{"rendered":"Giving Thanks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>2016 has been full of moments both challenging and inspiring. As we get ready to break for the Thanksgiving holiday, I find it so important to pause and reflect on what I am most grateful for.<\/p>\n<p>I am thankful for the work we do here at Tallahassee Community College. I am thankful for being able to work with colleagues who are dedicated to TCC\u2019s mission and are passionate about our students\u2019 success. I am thankful for the students themselves who have been and will always be our purpose and our inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>I am thankful for the tremendous privilege of leading TCC during its milestone 50<sup>th<\/sup><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Anniversary year. I am thankful for my predecessors who not only helped build the incredible legacy of this institution but also continue to help guide me throughout my own tenure. I am thankful for our Trustees who continuously give beyond the call of duty and always have the best interests of the College at heart.<\/p>\n<p>I am thankful for our community, which has championed TCC since its inception and has overwhelmed us with support and generosity during this past year. I am thankful to the leaders in our community for often working across sectors and aisles to envision a brighter future for the region.<\/p>\n<p>And finally, I am thankful for my family. They keep me grounded and give me more reasons every day to be grateful.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to all of you for everything you do for the College. I hope you enjoy the extended holiday weekend and get some well-deserved time with family and friends.<\/p>\n<p>Happy Thanksgiving!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2016 has been full of moments both challenging and inspiring. As we get ready to break for the Thanksgiving holiday, I find it so important to pause and reflect on what I am most grateful for. I am thankful for the work we do here at Tallahassee Community College. I am thankful for being able to work with colleagues who are dedicated to TCC\u2019s mission and are passionate about our students\u2019 success. 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