Media Advisory
What: Free film screening and panel discussion of “TEACH”
When: Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: MCC Theatre Auditorium, Mesa Community College
1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85202
Who: Media and general public
Why: Explore what's working in our public schools
MCC Education Studies Department will host a screening of TEACH, an 80-minute film, that explores what's working in our public schools - specifically, that at the heart of every great education is great teaching. A panel of five former MCC education students, who are now teaching in local Pre-K12 classrooms, will discuss their path to becoming a teacher and their experience as teachers following the screening.
Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpkeqWlz2Pw
Free and open to the public. Register here: http://goo.gl/forms/ZXwoyLYMGh
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Contact: Dawn Zimmer, 480-461-7892, dawn.zimmer@mesacc.edu
About Mesa Community College
Mesa Community College is nationally recognized for its service-learning, civic engagement and innovative educational programs, which include university transfer, career and technical, workforce development, and life-long learning. Host to 40,000 students annually, MCC offers more than 195 degree and certificate programs at its two campuses and additional locations. MCC’s student body hails predominantly from the East Valley of Phoenix and includes Veteran, American Indian and International students who enrich the learning experience. Award-winning faculty are dedicated to student success providing the education and training that empowers MCC students to compete locally and globally. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015, MCC is one of 10 colleges that comprise the Maricopa County Community College District. The District also includes the Maricopa Corporate College and two skill centers. For additional information, visit mesacc.edu.Mesa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA) http://www.ncahlc.org
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.