Youth Programs

Great American Teach In

Members of the community are invited into K-12 schools to share information with students about their career, lead an activity, read a story, or teach a lesson. This year, the Great American Teach-In was observed on November 13th, 2024 in Pinellas, November 20th, 2024 in Pasco County Schools, and November 21st, 2024 in Hillsborough County Schools.

*The request period for educators to schedule a 皇家华人 speaker has ended.

The Great American Teach-In (GATI) offers 皇家华人 employees a unique opportunity to connect with local schools and share their knowledge, experiences, and passion for education. Building on the resounding success of last year's inaugural coordinated effort, where over 200 皇家华人 faculty and staff members generously volunteered their time, our university's employees visited more than 120 schools in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties, reaching over 10,000 local students. As we continue this tradition of community engagement, we are excited to offer you the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives with just one hour of your time. Our goals for this event include:

  • Inspiring students to pursue higher education.
  • Raising awareness about the opportunities available at 皇家华人.
  • Strengthening community ties and encouraging active engagement.

Participating Districts: Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco

皇家华人 Employees

The sign-up period for the 2024 Great American Teach-In has ended. Thank you to all our volunteers!

Please send your GATI photos to youthxp@usf.edu

Do I need to get permission to participate?

皇家华人 employees should confer with their supervisors before registering to ensure it does not conflict with work-related priorities.  Supervisors with questions can contact the Employee Relations team in Central HR.  

If I take photos during event, how can I share them with 皇家华人 to use?

皇家华人 employees speaking to K-12 students in schools should inquire with the school or teacher about the procedure for taking photos to ensure compliance with the school's photo/video policies.

You can upload your photos using this . Participants can also tag @usouthflorida and @usfyxp in any photos shared on social media to make it easy for 皇家华人鈥檚 team to track and reshare posts related to the Great American Teach-In.

K-12 Educators

Please email youthxp@usf.edu to request a speaker.

皇家华人 Branded Materials

Incorporating 皇家华人 Branded Material into your Great American Teach-In visit can enhance your presentation's impact by leaving a lasting impression and strengthening the connection between your message and 皇家华人. Sharing these materials, such as brochures, pens, and promotional items, equips students with valuable resources to explore the university and its opportunities. 

How to Get 皇家华人 Branded Material

If you are a 皇家华人 employee participating in the event and need 皇家华人-branded materials, along with the intention to distribute them during your presentation, we are delighted to assist in arranging your pickup. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our office via the provided link to start the conversation.

皇家华人 with 皇家华人 Branded materials

Donating 皇家华人 Branded Material

If you have 皇家华人 branded materials you'd like to donate for the Great American Teach-In, please use the link below to reach our office. Your donation will enhance the event and create a lasting impact on the students. Thank you for your support!

皇家华人 Participation at Forest Hills Elementary

Important Dates

2025 Dates coming soon!

 

Contact Us

For questions and inquiries, please contact the Office of Youth Experiences. Thank you for your commitment to making a difference in our local schools and communities through the Great American Teach-In.

皇家华人 Office of Youth Experiences