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Eastern Center for Arts and Technology Newsletter
August 2014 |
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EASTERN Foundation
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The purpose of EASTERN's Foundation is to recognize EASTERN student achievement and success, assist them if post-secondary education is their goal, or help them start a rewarding career.
For more information about the EASTERN Foundation, please visit www2.eastech.org/home/eastern-foundation.
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Mission Statement
The mission of EASTERN, a leader in technology and in developing innovative, responsive programs, is to equip all students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to select, enter and succeed in a career, and to anticipate and adapt to change by providing high-quality technical instruction and specialized services.
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- Thomas Allen,
Administrative Director
- Joseph Greb,
Assistant Director
- Allison Larson,
CTE Supervisor
- Amy Shields,
Editor
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Student Success - EASTERN Students Win at SkillsUSA National Competition
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Six students from Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) in Willow Grove competed in their skill areas or with their leadership proficiency at the SkillsUSA National Competitions held June 23 - 27 in Kansas City, Missouri. EASTERN student participants took third place for Chapter Display, fifth place for Automotive Refinishing Technology, and twelfth place for State Pin Design. SkillsUSA is a national student leadership organization that encourages students to be productive individuals in our democratic society, work to their potential, become responsible, be proud of their accomplishments and supportive of their community. EASTERN Winners include:
Third Place for Chapter Display - EASTERN Commercial Art students, Alicia Dredge, a 2014 Hatboro-Horsham High School graduate; Robin Gabage, an upcoming senior at Jenkintown High School; Kevin Koerner, an upcoming senior at Springfield High School, along with Anthony Davis, EASTERN Collision Repair Technology student and upcoming Cheltenham High School senior. Chapter Display is a promotional exhibit designed and constructed by SkillsUSA student members.
Fifth Place for Automotive Refinishing Technology - EASTERN Collision Repair Technology/2014 Upper Moreland High School graduate, Matthew Shilling. For this competition, students demonstrate their ability to perform jobs and skills based on the task list outlined by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). The competition includes a series of workstations to assess skills in the following areas: paint tinting, spot repair, priming a plastic bumper, and masking. The overall appearance of the finished product, speed, and proper safety practices are judged.
Twelfth Place for State Pin Design - Nicole Hetzel, EASTERN Commercial Art/upcoming senior at Upper Moreland High School. For this competition, students present their state-winning pin along with their artwork and participate in an oral presentation regarding all aspects of their creation of the design.
Anita Gallagher, EASTERN Commercial Art/Abington High School upcoming senior, was also present at the National Competition and elected a national officer. EASTERN is proud to announce that Anita is the 2014 - 2015 PA State Secretary.
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| | Alumni Spotlight - Steve Parke
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EASTERN 1980 Collision Repair Technology/Upper Moreland High School graduate, Steve Parke, has been EASTERN's Collision Repair Technology Instructor since 2001. After completing his program at EASTERN he was employed as a technician and prior to his career shift to teaching, he was the foreman of Buckingham Collision & Towing.
Steve always had a strong interest in cars and decided to pursue the program at EASTERN to learn as much as possible about the collision industry while still in high school. He chose Collision Repair Technology because he wanted to focus on body work - such as fixing dents and painting.
As foreman at Buckingham Collision & Towing, Steve found that he enjoyed the teaching aspect of the job. When the position for a Collision Repair Technology Instructor at EASTERN opened, he felt it was the right time for a career shift. He then attended Temple University for his vocational teaching certification. Now he has successfully merged his love of collision repair and teaching.
"The education I received at EASTERN gave me the skills to be successful in the collision repair field," said Parke. "It also taught me how to communicate well with clients and coworkers. EASTERN can truly change a student's perspective and help give them a head start on fulfilling future goals."
Students in EASTERN's Collision Repair Technology program benefit from a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience needed to carry out repairs on motor vehicles. Students benefit from the use of Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair enhanced curriculum.
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| EASTERN Events - Cosmetology Students Compete to Create High Fashion Looks
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On July 22, 2014, EASTERN Cosmetology students participated in a competition in which they made their model look like a photo in a fashion magazine. EASTERN administration and staff members walked through the Cosmetology program looking at the styles and the photos which they were modeled after and voted on their top three styles. The top three winning looks were created by Melinda Morgan, an upcoming senior at Hatboro-Horsham High School; Abigail Solomon, an upcoming senior at Cheltenham High School; and Gabrielle Monterosso, an upcoming senior at Abington High School. The EASTERN Cosmetology students who competed are currently working towards the completion of their 1,250 required hours necessary in order to take the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology Exam.
"This competition really gave us a chance to see how well we could imitate a look in a magazine ad," said first place winner, Melinda Morgan. "The Cosmetology program at EASTERN is preparing us for successful careers in the field, and competitions such as this encourage us to be creative and think strategically."
EASTERN's Cosmetology program provides the skills necessary to begin a career in the cosmetology field. In Pennsylvania, as well as other states, cosmetologists and nail technicians must be licensed to practice in the field.
 Congratulations to our first-place winner, Melinda Morgan (left), and her model, Tessa Inloes (right). |
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Inside EASTERN - Summer Cosmetology Students Complete Program
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On July 3, 2014, the first eight EASTERN Cosmetology students have completed the 1,250 required hours necessary in order to take the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology Exam. Congratulations to Morgan-Victoria Johnson, 2014 Springfield High School graduate; Jaclyn Piccari, 2014 Upper Dublin High School graduate; Kara Vartanian, 2014 Lower Moreland High School graduate; Megan Bennett, 2014 Upper Dublin High School graduate; Faith Cruz, 2014 Abington High School graduate; Tianna Gannotti, 2014 Upper Moreland High School graduate; Brittany Klaski, 2014 Abington High School graduate; and Ana Pellecchia, 2014 Abington High School graduate. The rest of the class only has a matter of days before they also complete their hours.
"Congratulations to all of our Cosmetology seniors finishing up the program this summer," said Joseph Greb, EASTERN's Assistant Director. "The commitment and dedication these students have demonstrated over the past two years has been incredible."
To qualify to sit for state licensure individuals must complete 250 hours for a nail technician license, 1,250 for cosmetology, and an additional 500 to get a teaching license. Students attending EASTERN's Cosmetology program will save the time and money by completing these hours while still in high school.
Congratulations to all EASTERN Cosmetology students who are completing their program this summer.
- Top row (left to right) - Aubrey Brigidi; Danielle Goodrich; Traci Durieux; Keiara Williams-Seawright; Faith Cruz, Kara Vartanian, Virginia Tetrick, Amani Butcher.
- Second row (left to right) - Shala Tran; Amy Mednick, EASTERN Cosmetology Instructor; Casey Kasitz; Emily Dimant, Tiffanie Haines; Megan Bennett, Jaclyn Piccari; Tianna Gannotti; Tessa Inloes; Brittany Klaski; Savannah Jacoby; and Wendy Leyden, EASTERN Cosmetology Instructor.
- Seated on ground- Morgan-Victoria Johnson.
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| Dates to Remember |
- August 4, 2014 - Last Day for Summer Cosmetology
- August 13, 2014 - Joint Operating Committee Meeting; 8 p.m.
- August 27, 2014 - In-Service for Teachers
- August 28, 2014 - In-Service for Teachers
- September 3, 2014 - First Day for Students
- September 16, 2014 - Parents Night; 7 p.m.
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| Facts About Career and Technical Education | |
According to Looking Inside the Black Box: The Value Added by Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) to Students' High School Experience, students who participate in CTSOs demonstrate higher levels of academic engagement and motivation, civic engagement, career self-efficacy, and employability skills than other students.
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Eastern Center for Arts and Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Equity Coordinator, 3075 Terwood Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090. 215-784-4800.
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