On Nov. 19, Dr. Bina Mehta, director of the Spine and Pain Institute at Akron General Hospital, spoke to the students at Chagrin Falls Middle School.
Dr. Mehta is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. She obtained her medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed her residency at Metrohealth Medical Center. Dr. Mehta resides in Chagrin Falls with her husband, David Haines, and their children Sasha Haines, eighth grade, and twins Mira and Kian, fifth grade.
On Nov. 13, Andy Hart spoke to students. Mr. Hart is an experienced pilot with Delta Airlines. He studied at University of North Dakota and is originally from Minnesota. Andy’s Delta hub is in Detroit, Michigan, and he often flies an international route. Andy resides in Chagrin Falls with his wife, Megan, and son Mason who is in third grade at Gurney Elementary.
On Dece. 4, Justin Herdman, a trial attorney and former federal prosecutor, spoke to the students. Prior to moving to Chagrin Falls, Mr. Herdman worked as an Assistant District Attorney in New York City and then as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.
“We are sincerely grateful to our guest speakers for taking the time to come and share their experiences with our students,” said Principal David Wessel. “Once again, the involvement of our community in our schools is a great source of pride, we couldn’t do it without you.”
