On Thursday, June 11,  two dozen local individuals, representing a variety of careers, graciously gave of their time to provide McNab students with a taste of what it would be like to walk in their shoes. Students were encouraged to observe, imagine, question, and explore possibilities about the future. (See pictures left and below.)

Second and third graders were delighted by their visits with Tia Woodruff,  Price Chopper cake decorator;  Melissa Barclay, operating room nurse; Barbara Madonna, library director; and Andrea Kunicki and Lisa Robare, speech therapists.

Fourth and fifth grade students each selected four presenters, representing the career options highlighted below:

• David Wilder, Kathleen Autilio, Dan Krajcir, and Dustin Watson aroused student curiosity about engineering and Project Lead the Way.
• Kristine Allen and Barb DeLuca demonstrated the role of respiratory therapists with appealing hands-on activities.
• Valene Synakowski charmed students as together they explored career opportunities with music.
• Dr. Lisa Campione fascinated students with x-rays and a human spine as she explained about chiropractors.
• Anthony Casale, attorney, appealed to students with his stories about career possibilities within the field of law.
• William Dievendorf, water specialist with H20 Pure, spoke engagingly about the job of bringing healthy water into our homes.
• Artist Constance Dodge charmed students with her artwork and guided them in thinking about the ways art can be used in a myriad of occupations.
• Aaron Flynn and Georgina Carey piqued student interest as they explained their roles working for  Target Distribution Center.
• Lynn Hughes, teacher and author, captivated her audience with her love for both teaching and writing.
• Michael Iannotti, golf pro, spoke about his work at Holland Meadows Golf Course and delighted students with a hands-on shot at swinging the club and hitting a ball.
• Chauncey McCormick, owner of Grandma Millie's Bakery, wowed students with her excellent pastries and photographs of incredibly creative cakes.
• Jamie Risedorph, nutritionist, intrigued students with her passion for healthy foods and healthy living.
• Peter Schoonmaker, author, wild-life photographer and furniture designer, captivated all with his unique career journey and samples of his photography.
• Carl Tambasco, manager of Hannaford, delighted students with his stories about careers within the grocery industry.