On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Allentown Mayor, Matt Tuerk visited the Swain Campus second grade to discuss local government.

During the second trimester,  second grade social studies focuses on the structure of the government. Students learn about the three different branches of government, how they operate, and even the different levels of government.

The Mayor of Allentown, PA,  Mayor Matt Tuerk came to speak with the second grade classes. He discussed the important work of a Mayor and shared insight into how the local government operates. 

The class was amazed with how welcoming Mayor Tuerk was to everyone in the room. He gave the students great advice for their future government simulation project where they will be acting as Senators and Representatives.

Finally, we ended with a Q&A session. Students asked thoughtful questions that built their knowledge about how governments operate.  Questions included:

• "What are the steps to become the Mayor?" - Scarlet Anderson '33
• "What’s your hobby?" - Thomas Diez '33
• "What’s the hardest thing you ever had to do as the Mayor?" - Micah Tran '33
• "How do you prioritize things?" - Lydia Santucci '33

This was an incredible experience for these students!