Throughout his public career, Tim Murray has taken on the tough challenges of economic development, improving public education, protecting the environment and making government more responsive to every citizen. Join the Lieutenant Governor as he shares his story of success with the students while stressing the importance of education

Mr. Claude Johnson is president of the organization called the Black Fives. They are dedicated to preserving the history of the early African American basketball teams. Mr. Johnson was inspired to create his company after reading a book by Arthur Ashe called “The Hard Road to Glory” which high-lighted the historical all-Black basketball teams. He felt it was a worthy cause to preserve this history and to do it right. He will share some secrets to his success.

This is a unique opportunity to visit with the new mayor of Springfield. Having served as the director of the south end community center, Mayor Sarno relates well to youth on their level. He believes in the successful future of the city’s youth and he has a positive message to convey to them.

Kara is a former UCONN women's basketball star who has a unique way to inspire students to stay with the pursuit of their dreams. "It’s amazing how everything I’ve learned through sports such as teamwork, discipline, self-motivation, sacrifice and dedication all apply to the real world. The skills needed to become a world class athlete are the same skills needed to be successful in school and the corporate world."

James "Bruiser" Flint, Head Coach of Drexel University Men's Basketball. Bruiser is a 1987 graduate of Saint Joseph's College with a degree in financial management. While at Saint Joe's, he was a 4 year letter winner, led the Hawks to the Atlantic 10 Championship and the NCAA tournament as a junior. He was an assistant coach at UMASS for 7 seasons before becoming the Minuteman's head coach for 5 season and was the winningest first year coach ever in UMASS history. The 2007-2008 season is Bruiser's 7th season as Drexel's head coach, where he has been twice awarded the Colonial Athletic Association's Coach of the year.