Bobby Kopp: Hands-on Learning at Milton Hershey School

Bobby Kopp is a Heath Science Teacher at Milton Hershey School. Before pursuing his career as a teacher, Bobby was trained as a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Bobby grew up in St. Marys, Pennsylvania where he began his professional healthcare career as an EMT employed at St. Marys Area Ambulance Service. After college, Bobby developed his nursing experience in the IMCU at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA until he returned home to work in the Emergency Department at Elk Regional Medical Center (now Penn Highlands Elk) for five years. During that time, he began teaching the Health Occupations Career and Tech program at St. Marys Area High School. During his three years there, the program developed a Nurse Assisting and EMT program. He continued working as a Registered Nurse at Pinecrest Manor as a Unit Coordinator for three years until he was hired by Milton Hershey School (MHS). Bobby has been at MHS since 2018, where he teaches and is an assistant coach for Freshmen Football and Track & Field. By teaching to the MHS sacred values of Commitment to Mission, Integrity, Positive Spirit, and Mutual Respect, Bobby hopes to help students develop character and work ethic. His professional style focuses on incorporating technology, hands on learning, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to help students learn how to think on their feet. More: https://www.mhskids.org/ Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/ ++