Welcome to Southern Lee's Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
Lee County Schools First NAF Academy!
Southern Lee's Academy of Hospitality and Tourism is lead by Ms. Julie McNeill and Mr. Tony Bloedorn. Throughout the four years of honors courses, students are exposed to a multitude of experiences ranging from developing and running events, participating in community service, presenting final projects to local business leaders, and so much more. Students are heavily engaged in industry specific curriculum that engages in customer service, event planning, sustainable tourism, finance, and honing public speaking skills.
In 2017 this academy reached Model Status in the NAF Network. In 2018 we reached the highest level of Distinguished and have successfully continued that in 2019 ,2020 ,2021, 2022, and now 2023! We are very thankful to everyone that has helped us reach and continue this wonderful accolade!
In 2017 this academy reached Model Status in the NAF Network. In 2018 we reached the highest level of Distinguished and have successfully continued that in 2019 ,2020 ,2021, 2022, and now 2023! We are very thankful to everyone that has helped us reach and continue this wonderful accolade!
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What is an Academy:
The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism is a small learning community where students enroll in career –and industry-specific electives in addition to their core academic instruction in Math , Science, English, and Social Studies. The majority of the Academy students will be co-horted in their English and Social Studies courses over the next 3-4 years in order to demonstrate relevance to their instruction. Students will be exposed to career exploration opportunities such as job shadowing, internships, extended classroom trips, and guest speakers from local businesses. Students will develop a working resume, be trained on job skills such as customer service, and practice interviewing skills with local business employers. This academy is aligned and affiliated with the National Academy Foundation (NAF), a non-profit organization that has created a model of instruction based on four main components: curriculum & academies function as dynamic partnerships between schools, teachers, administrators, volunteers, and an active advisory board led by industry professionals. |
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