Alabama Secretary of State visits Madison school

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill spoke to students at Discovery Middle School on Tuesday. Photo by John Peck, Madison City Schools

A Discovery Middle School civics class got an inside lesson on state government. John Merrill, Alabama Secretary of State, spoke with 7th graders in Matt Brewers class Tuesday about his role, government in general, pursuing a career, and what it takes to be a public servant. Discovery includes students in grades 6 through 8 in Madison.

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill with Discovery principal Kimberly Stewart and civics teacher Matt Brewer. Photo by John Peck, Madison City Schools.