Ashley Yopp Meros

Florida’s Workforce Chancellor ☀️ Nick’s wife. George, Mikey & Jack's Mom

[Ashley Yopp Meros @YoppToTheTop]

Stasi believes deeply in the power of education to change lives and understands that opportunity is built one student, one family, and one community at a time.

I'm grateful for his belief in me and the many opportunities he gave me to lead, grow, and serve - all while championing my most important role as a mama.

Polk State is gaining a remarkable president, but more importantly, a good man.

Congratulations, my friend. I couldn't be happier for you, Rachel, the girls, and the entire Polk State community.

[Polk State College @PolkState]

Polk State College names Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as its sixth president https://t.co/nCMqj2LbYl

[Cassie Edwards @CassieEdwardsFL]

With a proven record of advancing student success, @StasiKamoutsas will successfully lead Polk State into a new era.

[Anastasios Kamoutsas @StasiKamoutsas]

I’m looking forward to this next chapter as the President of @PolkState and am grateful for the trust and support of the Board of Trustees, the faculty, the community and most importantly, the students.

Together we will strengthen Polk State’s legacy of excellence and ensure the college remains responsive to the workforce demands of Polk’s rapidly growing community.

[Ron DeSantis @RonDeSantis]

Congrats to Stasi and thanks for doing a good job as the Commissioner of Education!

[Ashley Yopp Meros @YoppToTheTop]

BOSS 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Gary White @garywhite13]

Anastasios "Stasi" Kamoutsas is officially president of Polk State College. He received a standing ovation after trustees unanimously approved his appointment.
Story to come @theledger

[Ashley Yopp Meros @YoppToTheTop]

These words are earthy, honest, and oh, so uncomfortable.

@BenSasse is reflecting about the things people used to know instinctively but modern life keeps teaching us to forget. That dinners matter, that time is slipping, that identity is fragile when untethered from grace, that love lives in ordinary rituals.

I don’t know that I’ve ever read anything that made me want to rearrange my entire life overnight. Not out of guilt but out of clarity. About time. About family. About grace. About the terrifying speed of childhood and the danger of confusing productivity with purpose.

He’s a living sermon with dirt under its nails. He is being profoundly and unapologetically human for all to see.

I feel this in my bones.

[John McCormack @McCormackJohn]

New: @BenSasse sits down for an interview with me at a bar in Manhattan.

We talked about many topics—from his childhood to politics to Heaven—and why his message about “redeeming the time” after his terminal cancer diagnosis is resonating with so many.

https://t.co/qTBhOjcnHv

[Jared W. Perdue, P.E. @FDOT_Secretary]

Under @GovRonDeSantis’ leadership, Florida has completely transformed its emergency response efforts. Less bureaucracy, more coordination across agencies like @FLSERT and @FLHSMV, and year-round preparations allow us to better serve communities when they need it most.

[Ben Albritton @Sen_Albritton]

Owning your own home has been the American dream since our nation was founded. What better way to celebrate America 250 then a massive property tax cut through a $250,000 homestead exemption! 🇺🇸🍊
https://t.co/AI9tWwr8j9

[Jason Weida @JasonWeidaFL]

Many have tried to get property tax relief on the ballot. This would never have happened were it not for @GovRonDeSantis.

[Jason Weida @JasonWeidaFL]

👇 👇 👇

Folks shouldn’t have to rent their homes from the government. If you want to see how much you will save under the Governor’s property tax plan, check out the calculator.

https://t.co/3XFUOSXONa

[FLORIDA @UF]

.@UF_IFAS researchers are studying velvet beans as a potential plant-based source of treatment for Parkinson’s disease. https://t.co/xnDA2KEp5q

[Florida Politics @Fla_Pol]

‘Respect for rule of law’: Miami-Dade Fraternal Order of Police backs Destiny Alvarez for Circuit Court Judge

Reporting by @JanelleIrwinFL

#FlaPol

https://t.co/e1QRdAzxxF

[Ashley Yopp Meros @YoppToTheTop]

Congratulations, grads! 🎉

I know Fred’s words came from a lifetime of helping students do more and be more than they imagined. The futures he’s shaped! 🥹

[Chuck Shaw Technical Education Center @chuck_center]

Adult and Community Ed Director, Mr. Fred Barch welcomed our graduates and families and reminded graduates to "Dream bigger, reach higher and never forget that they are capable of more than they once believed!"

[Ron DeSantis @GovRonDeSantis]

No state has moved faster or done more to combat illegal immigration than Florida. We will continue to lead the charge in protecting our communities.

[Jason Weida @JasonWeidaFL]

Secretary Ricky Dixon has been a top-tier agency head throughout his time in the @GovRonDeSantis administration. Florida was fortunate to have him at the helm of @FL_Corrections for so many years. Thank you for your service to the state Ricky!

[Ashley Yopp Meros @YoppToTheTop]

Well-deserved retirement for Secretary Dixon and his sweet wife Marsha! Congratulations, sir!

[Florida Department of Corrections @FL_Corrections]

After 30 years of dedicated service to the State of Florida, Secretary Ricky Dixon has announced his retirement from the Florida Department of Corrections.

Secretary Dixon began his career in 1996 as a Correctional Officer at Lancaster Correctional Institution, before rising through the ranks to lead the third-largest state correctional system in the nation.

During his tenure, Secretary Dixon has been instrumental in helping FDC navigate obstacles and deliver successes that have enhanced the Department and strengthened Florida’s public safety mission.

Congratulations, Secretary Dixon, on your well-deserved retirement, and thank you for your dedicated service to the State of Florida.

[Alex Lanfranconi @AlexLanfran]

Florida has launched a property tax savings calculator!

See how much you would save under the Governor’s proposal here:

https://t.co/RuAV4vUuSU

[Ashley Yopp Meros @YoppToTheTop]

So much to celebrate! Thank you, Commissioner @StasiKamoutsas!

[Anastasios Kamoutsas @StasiKamoutsas]

The end-of-year newsletter celebrated the strong partnership between parents and educators that helped make this school year such a success, while also expressing appreciation for teachers’ unwavering dedication and commitment to students.

The newsletter also highlighted Governor DeSantis’ recent education bill signings and recognized the accomplishments of the five finalists for Florida Teacher of the Year.

In honor of Memorial Day, I encouraged teachers to share Lynn Hamilton’s book about the holiday as a resource for students to explore over summer to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who served our country. View the newsletter at: https://t.co/Fbhbb1mYzq