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BUILD Pittsburgh Announces 2023-2024 School Partners

Classes are in full swing. We wanted to take a moment to shoutout our amazing school partners and teachers for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Welcome Back!

McKeesport Area High School 
Teacher: Jill Hershey

Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship
Teacher: Debra Titus 

Sto-Rox Jr-Sr High School, in partnership with Steel City Impact 
Teachers: Tyra Grant & Avery Hawkins

Welcome Our New Partners!

Northgate Senior High School
Teachers: Jen Tusick & Rachel Homan

Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy 6-12
Teacher: Melissa Selko

Perry Traditional Academy, in partnership with Will Allen Foundation
Teachers: Jennifer Grus & Shannon Lynch

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VIDEO PREPARATION GUIDELINES

HOW TO RECORD

1. iPhone, iPad, Zoom and Loom are all choices of recording tools for their video presentation 
2. Record with both students and their presentation in view
3. Record horizontally for the best view of the students and their presentation
4. Follow Presentation Diagram to the Right

PRESENTATION TIPS.

- Make eye contact with the camera
- Notecards may be used as cue cards
•Pro Tip: Notecards should avoid having a full script
- Even when you are not speaking, don’t forget the camera is still recording!
•Be aware of your body language while you and your business partners are speaking
- Everyone has an opportunity to speak
- Professional dress is encouraged
- Practice makes perfect
•Practice how you will transition from each speaker
•Project your voice when you speak​

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Fill out this form to receive a free sample of our curriculum and to receive occasional email updates on how to bring BUILD to your community.