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| Mr. Ross Ventrone (CV 2005) and Mr. Bill Peduto (CV 1983) |
The Chartiers Valley Middle School held its annual 8th Grade Career Day on April 26th. CV alumni and special guests Bill Peduto and Ross Ventrone took part in a talk show-like question and answer session hosted by students Emily Schneider and Devin Moore. Mr. Peduto is a Pittsburgh City Councilman and is currently running for Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh. Mr. Ventrone is a professional football player who recently signed a free agent contract with the Steelers.
Following the Q&A session, students attended multiple breakout sessions where they learned about professions of interest to them.
Breakout session speakers included:
Breakout session speakers included:
Wallace Merrell, Whitehall Borough, Fire Safety Engineer
Amro El Jaroudi, Vocollect Engineering Professor at Pitt
Chris Baker, CMU Robotics Institute Robotics Research Specialist
Dave Brown, Rennerdale Fire Department, Chief
Dawn Williams-Zabicki, Eaton Corp. Manager, Business Analyst Team
Mr. Marucci, US Heart & Vascular, Physician
Jacqui Fryer, Lane Construction, Environmental Specialist
Jerome Spinnato, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Nurse/Respiratory Therapist
Jim Altvater, Bridgeville Automotive, Auto Technician/Business Owner
Shana Shearer, PVSEC, Veterinarian Technician
Kenton Rexford VMD, PVSEC, Veterinarian
Levin Harkins, Cohen & Grigsby, Attorney
Marie Lombardi, Phoenix Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy
Mark Follen, Architectural Innovation, Architect
Mark Kuczinski, Pittsburgh Penguins, Director of Finance
Master Sgt. Jerry Johnson, USAF, Munitions Flight Chief
William Fedorek, USAF
Michael Opferman, Detective SWAT Team
Michael Roteman, Writer
Missie Berteotti, LPGA Golf Professional
Rick Catizone, Art Institute of Pittsburgh Animator/Instructor
Tim Miller, PTI, Chef
