Schools
Local Students to Get a Glimpse of Career Paths
Great American Teach-In brings CEOs, chefs and more into classrooms.
Hillsborough County public school students will find out what it's like to be a firefighter, a CEO, a chef or a beauty queen as part of the upcoming Great American Teach-In.
The annual event, presented by SERVE, the volunteer arm of the school district, will bring professionals and hobbyists into the classroom to demonstrate the benefits of a good education. This year's volunteer speakers include active members and veterans of the United States armed Forces, police, firefighters, paramedics, animal trainers, attorneys, politicians and more.
The Great American Teach-In is officially celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 17, though some school activities will be taking place throughout the week.
Among the scheduled speakers at Brandon area schools will be Mark Fernandez of Hillsborough County Fire Rescue at Mango Elementary, pastry chef Alon Gontowski at Seffner Elementary and architect Melinda Mynch at Yates Elementary.
