Chicago’s own Brendan Lally, usually found teaching English at Hyde Park Academy, is trading his classroom for boxing gloves this Thanksgiving break. Lally is making his pro boxing debut in California—against Jimuel Pacquiao, son of the legendary Manny Pacquiao. It’s wild to think a local teacher is stepping onto such a big stage, balancing lesson plans with uppercuts. Lally says boxing helped him find his footing away from home, and now he’s showing his students what it means to chase a dream, no matter how unexpected. Would you take a shot at your dream if the opportunity knocked? #Education #K12 #Chicago