EFSC Foundation Newsletter August 2020 | Page 6

Page 6 Michael Cadore, Sr. Class of 2003 BCC ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Foundation Newsletter When asked how someone can even begin to select a career path when they don’t have a clue what they want to do for the rest of their life, Michael Cadore simply replied “you don’t.” He will tell you that his interest in community service served as an underlying value which, along with his faith and family, have guided his success. Michael A. Cadore, Sr., is a community leader with more than three decades of experience in education, public safety, civic and community engagement and mentoring. He currently serves as the Associate Provost for Eastern Florida State College’s Cocoa Campus and as an adjunct instructor. In November 2019, he retired from the Rockledge Police Department and now serves his city as a Rockledge city councilman. Before he entered high school, Michael was already contributing to his community by mentoring youth and doing “ride alongs” with the police department. His athletic prowess led him to play college and professional football. In 2014, Michael was inducted into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame and most recently inducted into the 2020 Eastern Kentucky University Athletics Hall of Fame. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Cornelia, for 29 years and they have three children. As Associate Provost at the EFSC Cocoa Campus, life has come full circle from when he attended. “EFSC means having the opportunity to receive a quality education, serve your community, better yourself and others at the same time,” said Cadore. Cadore embraces and strives daily to live by the motto, “If you don’t serve your community now, don’t expect your community to serve you later.” DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI Seeking Nominations for the EFSC 2021 Alumni of Distinction Each year, Eastern Florida State College recognizes alumni that have distinguished themselves in their personal and professional life. Nominations are accepted through November and the recipients are determined by the EFSC Foundation Board and Alumni committee. The recipients of the award are honored during the Scholarship Reception in March. Candidates for this award must have attend BJC, BCC or EFSC. But the candidate does not have to have obtained their AA or BS from the college. The 2021 award recipient will be a feature speaker at the Scholarship reception and be featured in the graduation program for two terms. https://www.easternflorida.edu/foundation/alumni/distinguished-alumni.cfm For further information call the EFSC Foundation office 321-433-7055 Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey accepts his 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award from Jennie Kriete. The Alumni Association now has a Facebook group where we also share Foundation news. Join us at fb.com/groups/efscfoundationalumni The Alumni Association is now FREE to join efscfoundation.org/alumni