School Visits
School Visits with Mike Witcher & the eastTNweather Team
Bring real-world weather into your classroom!
Meteorologist Mike Witcher and the eastTNweather team love visiting schools across East Tennessee to make weather education fun, hands-on, and unforgettable.
Whether it’s elementary students learning about clouds or high-schoolers diving into severe weather safety, we create an engaging, interactive experience tailored to your school’s needs.
What Students Will Learn
Our school visits are designed to be both educational and exciting.
Our goal is simple: Make weather education fun while teaching valuable safety skills.
Topics can be customized, but often include:
Weather Basics
- How clouds form
- Types of precipitation
- Thunderstorm Development
- Temperature & Wind Patterns
Severe Weather Safety
- What to do during tornadoes, thunderstorms, flooding, and winter weather
- How warnings are issued
- Real-world examples from East Tennessee
Behind the Scenes of Forecasting
- How meteorologists read radar & satellite
- What computer models actually show
- How Mike builds your daily eastTNweather forecast
Broadcasting & Media
- What it’s like to be on TV and the 24/7 weather channel
- How the green screen works
*Students can even “be the meteorologist” with hands-on activities*
Frequently Asked Questions
Most visits run 30–60 minutes per session, and we can do multiple sessions depending on class size and schedule.
Most visits are free, especially within our East Tennessee coverage area. For schools farther away or requesting multiple sessions, we may discuss travel needs.
We visit all grade levels—elementary, middle, and high school. Each presentation is customized.
Yes! We can join your class live via Zoom or another virtual platform.
- A projector or large display
- Space for students to gather (classroom, library, or gym)
That’s it—Mike and the team handle the rest.
Ready to Schedule a Visit?
We’d love to come to your school!
Please fill out the form below and we will get in touch to set everything up.