New Tampa Students Get Glimpse of Various Careers

Hillsborough County public school students are finding out what it's like to be a firefighter, a CEO, a chef or a beauty queen as part of the Great American Teach-In this week.

The annual event presented by SERVE, the volunteer arm of the school district, has been bringing professionals and hobbyists into the classroom to demonstrate the benefits of a good education this week. 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 today, Nov. 17, though some school activities have been taking place throughout the week. Here is a partial list of the scheduled speakers in the New Tampa area (courtesy of the Hillsborough County School District):

• Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor
• Suzin Carr, author
• Woody Wright, K-9 Unit
• Chris Greco, K-9 Unit
• Tom Mueller, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay "Healthy Relationships"
• New Tampa Dance Theatre

• Keith Sciacca, personality/voice for commercials
• Sean McGuire, radio personality
• Craig Kollman, biostatistician
• Marvin Whisby, military
• Nichole Kollman, health/fitness
• Murali Nair, photogrammetrist
• Muno Ferreira, limo
• Robert Larose, police officer
• Michele Lumadue, cooking
• John Sciabbarrasi, 911 dispatcher
• Bhaskar Gudlavenkatasiva, computer basics engineer
• Rosemary Turner, therapy dog
• John Vinton, massage therapy
• Brian Carlton, arts
• Aidmar Gonzalez-Alonso, management and investments