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Husband, Father, Fmr Broward County Commish, Fmr Broward Schools Chair; GMX CEO/ED; Fmr @GovRonDeSantis FDOT COS, Fmr FAMU BOT; DOE AA His TF;🇺🇸🍊🐍

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@ToreyAlston
Torey Alston
1 year
I am proud to stand with @GovRonDeSantis a bold, electable leader who has consistently led the #1 state economy, transformed school boards & educational opportunities, record infrastructure investments, supporter of law enforcement and delivers on what he says! #withDeSantis
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Torey Alston
1 year
DeSantis suspends Orange-Osceola State Attorney and replaced with ⁦ @blanche_ely ⁩ Tiger, my friend and now former Judge! 👏🏽👋🏾🎉🎈Making tracks everywhere we go!
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Torey Alston
3 years
I’m honored and ready to serve!
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Torey Alston
2 years
It’s a great time this morning as Grand Marshal in the community I love, that continues to support a skinny kid from 33311 doing great things and fighting for our issues. God is good!
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@ToreyAlston
Torey Alston
2 years
Good ole tailgating and football with the family. Touchdown!
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Torey Alston
2 years
Great seeing @csime90 my friend, fmr colleague and solid State Senator representing the Cap City! @blanche_ely fully represented today!
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Torey Alston
2 years
Honored to stand with my wife, mom and former principal (and deputy supt of schools) this morning. Excited to work with this reform board!
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@ToreyAlston
Torey Alston
4 months
2 longtime friends and Fmr ⁦ @bcps_studentadv ⁩ from ⁦ @blanche_ely ⁩ (one the first to serve as a School Board Member and former Chair, the other now a top District Administrator and former Principal). Let your light shine!
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@ToreyAlston
Torey Alston
4 months
That’s right….support across the spectrum. Proficiency isn’t partisan. Turning @browardschools to an A district isn’t partisan. Amazing to watch folks try to tear down qualified and experienced candidates born in Broward. I love it.
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@ToreyAlston
Torey Alston
2 years
It’s homecoming! Thank you @GMA for highlighting the country’s premier HBCU @FAMU_1887 . Glad to be home!
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@ToreyAlston
Torey Alston
4 months
I’m committed to safe schools and keeping our children safe. A union endorsement I’m humbled to receive as the son of a deceased law enforcement officer. Thank you to our SROs, guardians and security personnel that keep our schools secure! 🙏🏽
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Torey Alston
4 months
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@ToreyAlston
Torey Alston
11 months
Reflections- Grateful for life, health & continued strength. Thankful for a strong village and 👍🏽 friends. Grateful for my wife, kids and their happiness. Humbled to serve. Thankful to ⁦ @GovRonDeSantis ⁩ for the opportunity to serve nearly 2 years ago today. God is so good!
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@ToreyAlston
Torey Alston
3 years
“My Why” and blessed to do it every morning!
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Torey Alston
1 year
Daddy duty with an assist from ⁦ @GoBrightline ⁩ on super cool kid activities today.
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@ToreyAlston
Torey Alston
2 months
24 hours from now…..
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@ToreyAlston
Torey Alston
2 years
Honored to represent our great State of Florida and my colleagues ⁦ @BrowardCounty ⁩ ⁦ @browardinfo ⁩ and other county leaders at the National Association of Counties.
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Torey Alston
6 months
I know what chaos & disruption looks like (& I know who it’s not) Picking the right Supt matters. Removing rotten 🥚 are hard w/ wrong choices and wasting💰. Wonder who will be 🎯 rather than realizing the decades of bad culture, back door deals and 💵 mismgmt. @browardschools
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@ToreyAlston
Torey Alston
2 years
Good running into my “old” campus monitor from middle school, still in BCPS!
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Torey Alston
5 months
The joys of inspiring graduates and the future leaders of our state and country!
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Torey Alston
5 months
God is so good (all the time)!
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@ToreyAlston
Torey Alston
2 years
New Board. New Leader. New Energy. Focus on the “A”
@browardschools
Broward Schools
2 years
#MeetTheBoard (Front Row, L-R) @lorialhadeff , Earlean C. Smiley, Ed.D., @debbi_hixon (Back Row, L-R) @DanFoganholi , Brenda Fam, Esq, @ToreyAlston , Dr. Allen Zeman, @bcpsleonardi , Dr. Jeff Holness, @Nora_Rupert .
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Torey Alston
2 years
Grateful for awesome family & friends and grateful to see the joy of my little ones playing with their cousins! 🙏🏽
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Torey Alston
6 months
HELP WANTED - @browardschools has one Supt under contract still (politricks). Tomorrow we are being “asked” to hire a 2nd Supt. 🧐 If you’re interested, I will make a motion so we can have 3 Superintendents! Pay is whatever the majority of the board wants to waste this week. 🤭
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@ToreyAlston
Torey Alston
2 years
Jazz in the Gardens 2023…with my “favorite girl”. Another great production! #jitg2023
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Torey Alston
2 years
Good to return to a school I know well. Friday night football then movie night with the family. @JamesGriffin_II
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Torey Alston
4 months
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Torey Alston
1 year
@FAMU_1887 ⁩ the little ones loved meeting Miss FAMU! Let the game begin…
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Torey Alston
5 months
Future Supt in my future - Nope. Splitting the vote - Nope. Muddy August - Nope. Support from Ds, Rs and NPAs - Yep. 💯 focus on ⬆️ proficiency of our children - Yep. Record of success, solving problems for kids & laser focus on accountability and protecting tax dollars - Yep.
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Torey Alston
6 months
I always enjoy talking to young people and inspiring them to consider public service!
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Torey Alston
3 years
Thank you to the Rock Island HOA for having me tonight. I feels good to be home talking to my family and friends!
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Torey Alston
1 year
God Bless our Country, Part III of “Family and the 4th” after 2 parades, now poolside. Grateful for my family and to be an 🇺🇸 living in FL. More fireworks by Uncle Torey soon. Happy 4th!!!
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Torey Alston
1 year
Always a great time walking with ⁦ @blanche_ely ⁩ and the ⁦ @mypompanobeach ⁩ community!
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Torey Alston
3 years
I’m still “old fashion” and love voting in person!
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Torey Alston
2 years
It’s a great day in south FL!
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Torey Alston
1 month
🙏🏽 for those in the path of the storm. I know we have a steady hand in @GovRonDeSantis leading our state and @FDOT_Secretary and @FLSERT with solid professionals trained to help our communities!
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Torey Alston
11 months
Observation - I don’t recall getting one week off for Thanksgiving when I was in school. 🧐
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Torey Alston
8 months
Culture of corruption + lack of fiduciary responsibilities + pay to play with unions = @browardschools . I support higher compensation for ALL employees when you do it the right way! A real raise for all begins by cutting FAT in the district!
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C33ts
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@smtravis @browardschools @ToreyAlston Here’s a tip; start your investigation with Anna Fusco and work backwards ..
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Torey Alston
8 months
Train up a child…Voting Matters!
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Torey Alston
1 year
Great meeting the next Gov of KY at ⁦ @GOPGovs ⁩ ⁦ @DanielCameronAG ⁩ ⁦⁦ @thinkindelible
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Torey Alston
2 years
Had a great time “going home” to support our new Principal at @blanche_ely @Tav_Williams a fellow Tiger, FAMU Rattler and ADIMU Brother. You will do an amazing job!
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Torey Alston
3 years
It’s all God! I’m looking forward to my first meeting and sharing detailed public comments on my approach to governing and representing District 9 and other voices countywide!
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Torey Alston
4 months
🙏🏽
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Torey Alston
5 months
@FloridaF4F Yep. I expected BC win but thought they’d force a game 5. Ending was crazy
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Torey Alston
5 months
Broward's property values climb by nearly 9%. Let’s see if the highest taxing district ⁦ @browardschools ⁩ will lower the millage w/ higher revenues, increase reserves to 5% and maintain quality instruction for our children. Money isn’t the problem!
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@ToreyAlston
Torey Alston
2 years
Our reform board looks like Broward and I’m excited to work with this board focused on increasing our attention on student achievement, safety and quickly putting in place reforms to make us an “A” District. Great day one!
@SoFlaOpinion
Sun Sentinel Opinion
2 years
Positive change, not politics, needed for Broward schools | Editorial
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Torey Alston
5 months
JOB SEEKERS: Only @browardschools welcomes you then allows you to “immediately retire” with 150k, Bamboozle a few board members (not me) and report to no one for weeks! (Last supt transition $0 with a detailed transition binder). 🎤Here goes Broward again
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Torey Alston
1 year
I’m so grateful for all the strong women in my life. A praying mom and the mother of my little ones (big ones). Great Mother’s Day Brunch on the track with all the strong women in my village. God is good!
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Torey Alston
6 months
I love my mom, mother in law and so many mother like figures who have been so good to me. Grateful and blessed with my village.
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Torey Alston
7 months
@browardschools ⁩ - now it’s clear why board members didn’t want the public to see this sign? 🤭🧐 Keep peeling the onion back!
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Torey Alston
3 months
God is good!
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Torey Alston
7 months
Correct. I don’t like workshops w/ members who can’t make tough decisions. @browardschools loves 12 hour mtgs and do nothingness, then get amnesia when the “sunshine” reveals horrible decisions. Overall, good retreat!
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Torey Alston
3 years
Great to be with the family in the Lauderdale Lakes Black History Parade this morning!
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Torey Alston
2 years
@blanche_ely ⁩ Packed house tonight judging the Battle of the Best by ADIMU. Good times!
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Torey Alston
4 months
Amazing attack connected w/ VBM. Polling is strong. Coordinated attack to remove my Democratic endorsements. 2 outlets chose not to report complaint w/ my opponent from Iowa. I’m attacked for proper disclosure, not voting and following the law. 😁 My faith is strong! Try again.
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Torey Alston
3 years
Back in the county administration building! Getting ready for Tuesday…
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Torey Alston
2 years
Great standing with my friends and colleagues on the Miami Dade School Board attending the House Pre-K 12 Appropriations Subcommittee ⁦ @browardschools ⁩ ⁦ @MDCPS ⁩ ⁦ @DanFoganholi ⁩ ⁦ @SuptDotres
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Torey Alston
4 months
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Governor Ron DeSantis Announces State Employees Will Receive an Extra Day Off for 4th of July Weekend 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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3 months
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Torey Alston
3 years
So thankful and grateful for my family and friends. Enjoying family on the west coast.
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Torey Alston
2 years
Great time connecting with my friend and fellow ⁦ @FAMU_1887 ⁩ rattler ⁦ @gallopfranklin ⁩. Keep up the good work, stay true to you and represent your community. You always have!👊🏽🐍🇺🇸
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Torey Alston
4 months
Thank you Miami COMTO!
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Torey Alston
2 years
Good to see the sunshine again in south FL! 🥳
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Torey Alston
2 months
Looking forward to joining ⁦ @GlennaWPLG ⁩ on This Week in South Florida to discuss the state of Broward Schools, academics, school safety and a record of success over the last two years! Tune in at 11:30am!
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Torey Alston
1 year
Praying for the Big Bend area!
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Torey Alston
1 year
Meet, meet, meet. Professional meeting attendees. How about action and getting things done?!
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4 months
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Torey Alston
6 months
Always an amazing time to read to our young people. The future is bright!
@nseporcena
Principal Porcena
6 months
Thank you to all of the Community Readers and Board Member @ToreyAlston for making the Real Men Read event extra special for our students @NorthSideNSE . @browardschools @BcpsCentral_ @JB_Elite16 @debbi_hixon @bcpsleonardi @QaiyimKaia @FACE_BCPS #Every1Counts #BrowardReads
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6 months
Rain! The grass needs it (finally!)
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Torey Alston
7 months
Always hold the “Big Joker” for the last move! Never reveal your hand #cards101
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Torey Alston
2 years
Happy 4th….
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Torey Alston
9 months
125k @browardschools students are NOT proficient in at least one subject or below grade level; “Staff” recommends doing the same thing over and over again while leaving our kids behind another year?! Kids needs more academic time, data is clear! Turn early release into FULL days.
@smtravis
Scott Travis
9 months
Broward’s school calendar proposal returns the start date to Aug. 19
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Torey Alston
1 year
Excellent job ⁦ @MiamiDadeGOP ⁩ tonight! ⁦ @BrowardGOP ⁩ collaboration!
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Torey Alston
7 months
This Week’s Math Equation: Lack of Fiscal Discipline + Dropping Reserves + Spend Spend Spend Board Members + Lack of Major Policy Fiscal Reforms = State of @browardschools w/ negative bond rating outlook. More business-like minded leaders needed!
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Scott Travis
7 months
Declining enrollment and a potential $80 million liability to charter schools have led @FitchRatings to revise @browardschools outlook in the bond market to negative.
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Torey Alston
1 year
Windows down, no A/C. Why can’t we have this 24/7?!
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Torey Alston
4 months
Let’s celebrate the birth of our nation…I’m proud to be an American with unlimited opportunities and freedom!
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4 months
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Torey Alston
2 years
#FloridaClassic When it’s 55 degrees, you know it’s time for good football, food and ole friends!
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4 months
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Torey Alston
7 months
@JamesUthmeierFL Yes indeed!!! 👏🏽The muffin is the real deal. 😁
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Torey Alston
1 year
Broward schools find triumph in test scores…Looks like the academic trajectory of our kids skyrocketed. Hats off to ⁦ @browardschools ⁩ Supt Smiley, administrators, teachers, parents & students! This is what returning to an A district looks like 👏🏽🤞🏽
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Torey Alston
4 months
This is great news for our kids! In @browardschools I will continue to push the district to make proficiency of our children and getting back to the basics priority number one!
@CommMannyDiazJr
Manny Diaz Jr.
4 months
Florida’s 2nd year of progress monitoring results show students outpaced last year by 4 percentage pts in both English and Math. Instead of waiting until the end of the year, our teachers now have the data they need to help students catch up before they fall behind their peers.
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Torey Alston
1 year
Excited & still reflecting on my 1st meeting as a member of the FL Dept. of Ed African American History TF @SenMannyDiazJr Thank you for your confidence. Looking forward to great things and promoting the instruction of African-American history, which has been the law for years!
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Torey Alston
1 year
I’m excited to endorse and support my original reform colleague who’s represented 2 districts, been focused on kids, supportive of employee raises, ✅OIG, strong on safety/security, fiscally responsible and always in the community. Proud to serve with you and retain your service!
@DanFoganholi
Daniel P. Foganholi Sr.
1 year
We have achieved significant strides and progress over the past year on the Broward school board. Serving this community has been an absolute honor and privilege. I am delighted to announce my candidacy for election to continue representing district 1 and its families.
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Torey Alston
1 year
God is still good!
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Torey Alston
3 years
This is my why….
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Torey Alston
5 months
Glad to be back and safely landed after hours of delay. Now the fun resumes!
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4 months
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Torey Alston
5 months
Honoring and saluting the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, our freedom and liberty. Thank you!🙏🏽
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Torey Alston
3 months
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Torey Alston
2 years
Listening to @FAMU_1887 90.5. Glad to be back in the rolling hills and to see the highest of seven hills! Ready for @GovRonDeSantis events and connecting with friends!
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Torey Alston
5 months
@rfmarino Amazing!
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Torey Alston
7 months
Yes I took a break from this platform on Easter! God and Family first!
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Torey Alston
7 months
@SethPlatt That’s interesting. What positions have I pushed that you have disagreed with; when I was on the county commission, looks like you were fine with interests that met with me. I’m fair, reasonable and will always ask tough questions. Same Torey
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Torey Alston
3 months
The “chaos” has clearly been proven to be a “recipe of achievement”. Demanding accountability from top down, friction is what any system needs!
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Torey Alston
6 months
Calling residents and parents in ⁦⁩ @CityofMiramar ⁩ ⁦ @cityofppines ⁩ to speak up and speak out on ⁦ @browardschools ⁩ redefining our schools initiative. Looking forward to your ideas! 7 more days… ⁦ @WayneMessam
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