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Patch Visits Ben Hill Middle School for Great American Teach-In Day

More than 350 professionals made visits to Hillsborough County schools to talk to students.

Nicole Hutcheson, Carrollwood-Northdale Local Editor, paid a visit to Ben E. Hill Middle School on Thursday, Nov. 15.

She was one of 350 professionals who spoke at county schools for the Great American Teach-In event.

Volunteer speakers included active members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces; police, firefighters and paramedics; and animal trainers, attorneys, business professionals, chefs, elected officials, entrepreneurs, musicians, and school board members.

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The Teach-In is presented by SERVE, the volunteer arm of the school district, and brings professionals and hobbyists into local schools to demonstrate to children the benefits of getting a good education.

Hutcheson spoke to two eighth grade classes at Ben E. Hill about the news business and working for Patch.com

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