DUAL ENROLLMENT WITH
MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Through EASTERN’s Allied Health and Computer Network
Administration programs, students enrolled were eligible to receive transferable Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) credits, as well as access to MCCC’s library, career counseling and tutoring services. By participating in EASTERN’s Allied Health program, students had the opportunity to earn three credits for MCCC’s Medical Terminology course. Students in Computer Network Administration could earn up to 12 credits during the two-year program for courses in Cisco, Linux, Netware Administration and Support, and Windows Server Administration and Support. EASTERN is always seeking new opportunities to provide dual enrollment credits to students.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
EASTERN’s Summer Fun program is open to students entering into grades eight, nine and ten. The classes offer an enriching experience in an applied learning setting for three weeks in the summer. Students get hands-on experiences and an understanding of some of the skills needed in the class they select. Enrollment for 2015 reached 148 in the following classes:
• Auto Mechanics and Collision Repair • Computer Art and Digital Photography • Crime Scene Investigation
• Drawing and Painting • Junior Chef
• Looking Good • Pastry Boss
• Video Game Programming • World of Construction
ADULT, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CONTRACTED PROGRAMS EASTERN offers adults a variety of career-focused certification and apprenticeship classes. Online enrichment and technical classes are also available. Local businesses can take advantage of customized training programs. Additional information on EASTERN’s Continuing Education programs can be found at
eastech.org/continuing-education. PRACTICAL NURSING
Practical Nursing classes are available during the day on a one-year full-time basis, or evenings and weekend days in a two-year part-time format. Classes fill quickly and meet at EASTERN’s Willow Grove campus or at satellite locations in Abington, Ambler, and Harleysville. The program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of
Nursing, and accredited by the Middle States Commission of Secondary Schools. Additional information on EASTERN’s Practical Nursing program can be found at eastech.org/practical-nursing.
Educational Services Provided by
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) responds to the needs of students, business and industry to provide an environment where students can make career decisions, acquire competitive skills, and prepare for success in post-secondary education. EASTERN offers high-quality, continuously evaluated and updated technical instruction, leadership opportunities and specialized services.
EASTERN’s secondary programs are accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Half-day secondary career and technical education programs are offered to students from the nine school districts in Eastern Montgomery County. These school districts consist of the following:
Abington Lower Moreland
Bryn Athyn Springfield
Cheltenham Upper Dublin
Hatboro-Horsham Upper Moreland Jenkintown
SECONDARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS 2014 – 2015 Allied Health
Automotive Technology Collision Repair Technology Commercial Art
Computer Network Administration Construction Technology
Cosmetology Culinary Arts Electrical Technology
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Office Management
Protective Services Welding Technology COLLEGE INCENTIVES THROUGH ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS
One of the added benefits of enrolling in a program at EASTERN is getting college credit for work successfully completed. Students in 12 of EASTERN’s programs, or 92 percent of students, were eligible for this college incentive through the growing list of colleges and universities that consider the work completed at EASTERN college-level.
Students may qualify for up to 9 free college credits through Perkins statewide articulation agreements. Statewide articulation agreements include schools such as Bucks County Community College, Delaware County Community College, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Montgomery County Community College, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, and Johnson College. All statewide articulation agreements can be found at www.collegetransfer.net under the SOAR
The 2014 – 2015 school year was a year of
exciting changes and a recommitment to excellence.
Our newest program, Office Management,
completed its second successful year. The facility
renovations for Cosmetology and Allied Health
began the day after the students left for the summer.
EASTERN continues to expand its student base,
refine curriculum, and provide students with a
positive and enriching learning experience, as
well as a jump start on college or a career.
MISSION
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.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
• Student success is the ultimate purpose of
everything that happens in the school.
• Meaningful improvement in every aspect of the
school is always identifiable and achievable.
• Every member of the school community sets
high expectations in every endeavor, individual
or collective.
• Effective decision making must actively involve all
of the school’s constituencies, and depends on
access to and use of enough of the right kinds of
data.
PHOTOS:
Commercial Art students and Robert Steinbacher, CPP
MP Vocational Instructional Aide
EDITOR:
Amy Shields, Organizational Advancement Director
Table of Contents
Enhancing Student Success . . . .2
Key Indicators of Student Success . . . .5
Successful Student Recruitment . . . .7
Business Involvement in Program Quality . . . .10
Program Review . . . .14
Leadership Succession . . . .15
Professional Development . . . .17
Technology . . . .18
Service to Community . . . .19
Safety and Wellness Committee Initiatives . . . .21
Eastern Foundation . . . .22
Adult and Continuing Education . . . .23
Governance . . . .24
Finance . . . .26
Commitment
Measures of student success at EASTERN include student completion rates, program certifications, and participation in the student leadership organization.
STUDENT WARRANTY, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE EASTERN was the first school in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to have a Student Warranty! EASTERN’s Student Warranty guarantees employers that competencies listed on the student’s warranty can be performed to industry standards – providing a value-added incentive to the employer. This year 198 graduates received warranties.
During the 2014 – 2015 school year, students in 10 EASTERN programs were able to gain professional certifications or licen-sure. They include Allied Health, Automotive Technology, Collision Repair Technology, Computer Network
Administration, Construction Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical Technology, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, and Protective Services.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS/CREDITS EARNED PER PROGRAM
Allied Health – All students become certified in CPR/AED
and First Aid for Health Care Providers. During the 2014 – 2015 school year, 29 Allied Health students graduated with 87 transferable MCCC credits through the dual enrollment pro-gram.
Automotive Technology – Students can take their National
Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) qualifying exams (after completing a reduced period of work experience in the automotive industry), and earn their Safety and Pollution Prevention certification (S/P2).
Collision Repair Technology – Students benefit from the
use of I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) enhanced curriculum. This is one of only 17 programs in Pennsylvania certified by the ASE for meeting industry stan-dards. Students can also earn their Safety and Pollution Prevention certification (S/P2).
Computer Network Administration – Students in the
Computer Network Administration program must pass the Certified Linux Administrator (CLA) exam in the first year and are prepared for two other industry certification exams: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Novell Certified Administrator (NCA). During the 2014-15 school year 6 seniors graduated with 72 transferable credits from MCCC, and 17 juniors earned 105 transferable credits from MCCC.
Construction Technology – Students in Construction
Technology can earn their Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA 10) certification.
Cosmetology – After completion of the required 1,250
hours, students are prepared to take the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology licensing exam.
Culinary Arts – Students can receive their ServSafe
certifica-tion, which is a food safety training and certificate program administered by the National Restaurant Association. The ServSafe program is accredited by American National Standards Institute and the Conference for Food Protection.
Electrical Technology – Students in Electrical Technology
can earn their OSHA 10 certification.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning – Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) students receive certifications in Gastite, TracPipe, and students can earn OSHA 10 certification.
Protective Services – Students can earn their Firefighter I
through testing by Bucks County Fire Academy, Hazardous Materials Awareness through testing by Bucks County Fire Academy, Adult CPR through testing by the Red Cross, Standard First Aid through testing by the Red Cross, and Gas and Electrical Awareness through PECO. Students also earn certificates in the National Incident Management System levels 100, 200, 700, and 800.
Sustain and enrich the process of continuous improvement to enable
the success of each student attending EASTERN.
Enhancing Student Success
Summary of School Goals
Goal
SkillsUSA – ANOTHER WINNING YEAR!
District Competition
Thirty students from EASTERN won medals in skill areas or leadership at the SkillsUSA District Competitions held February 10 – 11, 2015 at Central Montgomery County Technical High School in Plymouth Meeting, PA. EASTERN is proud to announce that 8 gold medals, 15 silver medals, and 7 bronze medals were awarded at the SkillsUSA District Competition.
State Competition
Winners of gold medals at the district level competed at the state level April 8 – 10, 2015 at the Hershey Convention Center. The state gold medal winners are:
Gold Medal Winners
Criminal Justice – Joseph Flint, EASTERN Protective
Services/Abington High School. Pin Design – Nicole Hetzel, EASTERN Commercial Art/Upper Moreland High School.
National Competition
Gold medal winners at the state level represented EASTERN at the national-level competitions held June 22 - 26, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. Medalists from EASTERN included:
Fifth Place for Criminal Justice
-Joseph Flint, a 2015 graduate of EASTERN’s Protective Services program/Abington High School. This contest utilizes both written exami-nation and practical exercises to evaluate the students’ abilities and knowledge of the field. The students are scored on their knowledge and application of U.S. Constitutional Law, written and verbal communications skills, and their ability to handle an entry-level law enforcement position.
Ninth Place for Pin Design
-Nicole Hetzel, a 2015 EASTERN Commercial Art/Upper Moreland High School graduate. 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. The student competitors explain how the pin repre-sents the state, its unique qualities and why another SkillsUSA student or adult member would want to wear it.
SkillsUSA Pennsylvania State Officer EASTERN thanks Anita Gallagher,
Commercial Art/Abington High School, for her role as the 2014 – 2015 SkillsUSA Pennsylvania Secretary.
SkillsUSA School Officers
SkillsUSA 2014 – 2015 AM Schoolwide Officers
were Hans Kim, HVAC/Abington High School; AmberLyn Williams, Commercial Art/Upper Moreland High School; Olga Stylianou, Computer Network Administration/Upper Moreland High School; Leslie Ramirez, Office
Management/Springfield High School; Molly Grinnan, Commercial Art/Springfield High School.
SkillsUSA 2014 – 2015 PM Schoolwide Officers
were Robin Gabage, Commercial Art/Jenkintown High School; Danyelle Sanders, Culinary Arts/Springfield High School; Austin Hunter, Electrical Technology/Springfield High School; and Samantha Curtain, Cosmetology/ Hatboro-Horsham High School.
EASTERN thanks the SkillsUSA 2014 – 2015 Schoolwide Officers for their hard work and dedication to the school, their programs, and the SkillsUSA fundraising initiatives.
from left to right – Katya Ivanovski, 2015 – 2016 SkillsUSA State Officer and Anita Gallagher, 2014 – 2015 SkillsUSA State Officer.
On Wednesday, May 27, 2015, EASTERN held its annual Awards Night at 7 p.m. at Upper Moreland High School. This year, 130 students were recognized for their achievements with $41,000 awarded in the form of scholar-ships, tools of the trade, plaques, certificates and checks. Awards Night recognizes students who are Students of the Month through the year, medal winners at SkillsUSA District and State Competitions, winners of special end-of-year awards, and have achieved the Attendance and Straight A awards. EASTERN is pleased to announce that several new awards were instituted for this year's Awards Night such as the Gabe Tayar Memorial Award for a Culinary Arts student sponsored by the Tayar family, and the Thompson Toyota and Conicelli Honda Automotive awards sponsored by each dealership.
Tayar Family Supports EASTERN Student Award
EASTERN is proud to announce that the Tayar family of Abington, PA sponsored the Gabe Tayar Memorial Award to benefit one student from EASTERN's Culinary Arts program at EASTERN's Awards Night on May 27, 2015.
This award is in memory of Gabe Tayar, the older brother of Culinary Arts/Abington High School senior, Estey Tayar. Gabe lost his battle with cancer seven and a half years ago. The Tayar family has sponsored various awards in Gabe’s memory over the years, and chose EASTERN for 2015.
The EASTERN Culinary Arts instructors chose a student who meets the criteria set by the Tayar family. The student was a graduating senior who had risen above challenges that may include developmental, physical, health or a learning disabili-ty, or has gone above and beyond to assist students with the above mentioned disabilities to meet their educational goals. Estey and her mother, Barbara, presented the award to the student at EASTERN’s Awards Night.
“Each year, we search for new ways to honor Gabe,” said Barbara Tayar. “Estey has flourished in the Culinary Arts program at EASTERN, and we feel as though this is a great way to help a student who has overcome challenges of any kind, or to the student who has gone above and beyond to help those with challenges.”
STUDENT RECOGNITION – AWARDS NIGHT
EARNED EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS: EASTERN Certificate
SCHOOL: Jenkintown High School
SEPTEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH - ROBIN GABAGE
2015 Graduate - EASTERN PROGRAM: Commercial Art - Nicole Mohrey, Instructor, and Robert Steinbacher, Vocational Instructional Aide
At EASTERN, Robin achieved straight A’s and perfect attendance in her Commercial Art program, and was selected by her instructors to attend the Career and Technical Student Organization’s Leadership Conference for two consecutive years. As a junior, Robin was part of the team that received the silver medal for Opening and Closing Ceremonies at the SkillsUSA District competition, and the gold medal for Chapter Display at the Pennsylvania State competition. The gold medal win led her and her team to the SkillsUSA National Competition held June 23 – 27, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri, where they placed third. At Awards Night 2014, she was awarded the Director’s Award for juniors who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills. As a senior, Robin served as Schoolwide President for the 2014 – 2015 school year, and was part of the team that won second-place at the SkillsUSA District competition for Opening and Closing Ceremonies. At EASTERN’s Awards Night 2015, she was presented with the EASTERN Foundation Award. At Jenkintown High School, she was on the Tennis Team, and the Yearbook and Prom Committees. Since 2011 she has held a summer position at Big Springs Scout Reservation in East Stroudsburg in their office, retail store, and as a lifeguard.
FUTURE PLANS:Robin is pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Entertainment Management at Point Park University in Pittsburgh.
Key Indicators of Student Success
Each year EASTERN reviews data to continuously evaluate student performance against student success goals. Below are EASTERN’s Key Indicators of Student Success and the last three years of performance data.
Key Indicators of Student Success & Measurement Standards
2012 - 2013
2013 - 2014
2014 - 2015
ENROLLMENT
September 30th enrollment divided by Total
77.0%
72.0%
74.8%
Program capacity (i.e. 18/24=75%)
RETENTION
How many students made it to the end of the program
76.6%
86.6%
84.6%
regardless of whether or not they completed. June 1
enrollment of a class's graduation year divided by
September 30th enrollment of a class's first year (11th or
12th graders) (i.e.12/18=67%)
COMPLETION
How many students completed the program with a final
65.0%
78.9%
78.2%
grade of 70 or above and completed all tasks.Program
completers divided by total number of possible completers
at the end of the school year (i.e. 10/15=67%)
PLACEMENT
How many EASTERN completers were placed in related
82.5%
63.8%
67%
employment or education following their graduation.
Measured by October graduate survey -- number of
students placed divided by total completers (i.e. 8/10=80%)
NOCTI-
How many students scored competent or advanced on the
94.6%
89.8%
94.6%
EASTERN
NOCTI. Number competent or advanced divided by total
number who took the test
NOCTI-
Same as above
94.6%
89.8%
94.6%
PDE
KEYSTONE
How many students scored proficient or advanced on the
47.1%
36.5%
ALGEBRA
Keystone.Number of seniors in each program who scored
proficient or advanced on the Keystone divided by total
number of seniors in each program who took the
Keystone–measured using students on roll as of Sept.30th.
KEYSTONE Same as above
29.5%
28.5%
BIOLOGY
KEYSTONE Same as above
61.7%
58%
LITERATURE
SEPT. 30 ENROLLMENT BY PROGRAM 12-13 13-14 14-15
Allied Health 30 29 30 Automotive Technology 37 37 41 Collision Repair Technology 36 25 27 Commercial Art 50 52 52 Computer Network Administration 30 19 25 Construction Technology 26 28 24 Cosmetology 61 65 57 Culinary Arts 77 74 59 Electrical Technology 27 31 27 Electronics Engineering Technology 13 8 N/A Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 30 27 23 Office Management N/A 9 21 Protective Services 39 37 40 Welding Technology 29 24 30 TOTAL 502 465 456
What Schools are the 2014-2015 Graduates Attending?
FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Albright University
Arcadia University
Aria Health School of Nursing Arizona State University Art Institute of Pittsburgh Belmont University Bloomsburg University Bryn Athyn College Cedar Crest College Cornell University
Culinary Institute of America DeSales University
Drexel University Eastern University
East Stroudsburg University Gwynedd Mercy University Holy Family University Hussian School of Art
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Johnson & Wales University, R.I. Keystone College
Kutztown University LaSalle University Lock Haven University Marywood University
Moore College of Art & Design Moravian College
Neumann University Norwich Military College PACE University
Penn College of Technology Penn State University Abington Penn State University
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Shippensburg UniversityTemple University/Tyler School of Art University of the Arts
University of Maryland University of Pittsburgh University of the Sciences West Chester University Widener University William Patterson College WyoTech
York College MILITARY
United States Air Force United States Army United States Marines United States Navy
TWO-YEAR COLLEGES OR TRADE SCHOOLS Antonelli Institute
Automotive Training Center Bucks County Community College Community College of Philadelphia EASTERN Continuing Education Program Empire Beauty School
Lansdale School of Cosmetology Manor College
Montgomery County Community College Ohio Technical College
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Universal Technical Institute
Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades
ENROLLMENT BY PARTICIPATING SCHOOL 12-13 13-14 14-15
ABINGTON 107 111 96 ARCHBISHOP WOOD 3 0 0 BISHOP MCDEVITT 8 0 5 BRYN ATHYN 0 0 0 CHELTENHAM 66 72 67 HATBORO-HORSHAM 76 72 72 HOLY FAMILY 2 0 0 JENKINTOWN 5 9 12 LOWER MORELAND 24 21 23 SPRINGFIELD 34 36 39 UPPER DUBLIN 30 38 39 UPPER MORELAND 130 105 94 WORDSWORTH 6 0 0 OTHER 11 1 9 TOTAL 502 465 456
SHARED VIEW MEETINGS
EASTERN Student Success Coordinators, Tess Eichenberger and Ferne Andre, continued to work collaboratively with participating schools to identify intervention strategies to benefit student achievement and data regarding their students, holding 22 meetings over the 2014 – 2015 school year. In February, Ms. Eichenberger retired, and EASTERN welcomed Ms. Veronica Stanley to fill the position. Ms. Eichenberger, Ms. Andre, and Ms. Stanley met several times during the year with a team from each of the participating schools and shared information about student success at EASTERN. Each team also focused on continu-ing to work toward district planncontinu-ing goals, registration status, IEP process, SAGE testing, monitoring students who fall below 70 percent, enrollment trends, transcript information, student visitor logistics, identifying students who may need support, student recognition, NOCTI timelines, recruitment activities, use of online student progress reports, Tenth Grade Career Expo and counselor, teacher and staff visitations.
PARTICIPATING SCHOOL EASTERN VISITATIONS
Throughout the school year, EASTERN welcomed groups from many of our participating school districts for tours of the school, lunch prepared by our Culinary Arts students, and an opportuni-ty to meet with students from their schools in each program. On May 8, 2015, a breakfast meeting was held for Cheltenham High School’s Special Education staff. Six Cheltenham High School Special Education teachers attended the meeting for an overview of EASTERN’s programs and a tour of the facility. On April 23, 2015, the Lower Moreland Parent Teacher Association, along with the Lower Moreland Superintendent and High School Principal, visited EASTERN for a school overview, lunch and tour of the programs.
OPEN HOUSE 2015
EASTERN's Open House was held on Sunday, March 1, 2015, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. There were more than 500 visitors throughout the day, as well as Advisory Committee members, Joint Operating Committee members, EASTERN staff and administration. A total of 13 postsecondary and military representatives were on hand, as well as the Second Alarmers. Faculty members indicated that there was a constant influx of students and parents visiting the classrooms throughout the event despite the snowy weather conditions.
From December 2014 through early February 2015, tenth grade and selected eleventh grade students received a multimedia presentation at their high school, including a PowerPoint presentation and recruitment video, along with an informative segment that included four to six EASTERN students from various programs speaking about their programs. EASTERN students discussed his or her favorite aspects of their program, expectations for each program, and their plans after graduation. Eight presentation dates were chosen. The presentation was made to a total of 1,875 tenth graders and 95 eleventh graders.
Interested students were invited to EASTERN to visit two programs of their choice for 55 minutes each. EASTERN welcomed 393 student visitors on February 4, 2015 and February 25, 2015. Students were greeted by staff in EASTERN’s main lobby and were directed to their first class by a current EASTERN student. The following were chosen as the top five first-choice classes of visiting students: 1) Cosmetology, 2) Protective Services, 3) Allied Health, 4) Commercial Art, and 5) Culinary Arts.
If a student was unable to make the school visit, additional program tours were made available. Students were invited to attend on the following tour dates: March 6, April 10, and May 1, 2015. Additionally, many private tours, including students and parents, were conducted throughout the year.
The results of the 2014 – 2015 Tenth Grade Career Expo proved positive. By June 2015, Allied Health and Collision Repair Technology were full, and Protective Services and Commercial Art had student waiting lists.
Open House Postcard design by
Zach Nisen, EASTERN Commercial
Art/Upper Moreland High School,
and photographed by Jackson
Kramer, EASTERN Commercial
Art/Jenkintown High School.
Implement a process, in collaboration with participating districts, to
identify an appropriate student body to meet the demands of business
and industry in specific careers.
Successful Student Recruitment
TENTH GRADE
CAREER EXPO
Goal
EIGHTH GRADE CAREER EXPO
In response to requests from participating districts, four middle schools participated in Eighth Grade Career Expo. On May 29, 2015 a total of 60 Jenkintown eighth grade students attended during the morning session, and 182 Lower Moreland eighth grade students visited during the afternoon session. On June 2, 2015, a total of 179 eighth grade students from Springfield, and 45 eighth grade students from Abington visited throughout the morning session. Students were grouped into 10 to 15 students, and visited 6 programs for approximately 12 minutes each. Chaperones consisted of participating school staff and faculty and EASTERN staff. Each tour group was hosted by an EASTERN student. This expo was very hands-on, and student visitors had the opportunity to jump right in and get to work under the supervision of the EASTERN instructor and student assistants.
SUMMER FUN LEARNING
This popular three-week summer program offered students entering into grades seven, eight, nine or ten an enriching experience. They worked on real projects using the tools and equipment found in that career field. Classes were offered from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. daily from June 29 to July 17, 2015. This was the 31st year for EASTERN’s Summer Fun program. This year, 148 students participated in ten courses including Auto Mechanics and Collision Repair, Computer Art and Digital Photography, Crime Scene Investigation, Drawing and Painting, Junior Chef, Looking Good, Pastry Boss, Video Game Programming, and World of Construction. For more information on EASTERN’s Summer Fun program, please visit summerfun.eastech.org.”
EARNED EDUCATIONAL
CREDENTIALS: EASTERN Certificate, National Incident Management System Level 100 and 700 Certificates
SCHOOL: Cheltenham High School
OCTOBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH - ISIS ABDUL-MALIK
2015 Graduate - EASTERN PROGRAM: Protective Services – Walt Kenney, Instructor
Isis was a member of both the Philadelphia and Norristown Police Explorer Cadet Programs – organizations designed to guide young adults to a better path for the future through training, leadership, teamwork, discipline, friendship and to assist the Police Department and citizens through community service. Through EASTERN’s Protective Services program, Isis has her National Incident Management System Level 100 and 700 Certificates. At Cheltenham High School, she participated on the Girls Basketball Team, and was a member of the Poetry Club. She enjoys volunteering her time for community efforts such as disaster service with the Salvation Army and for the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church’s Appreciation Ceremony in which they honor law enforcement, public safety and citizens who deserve recognition for their outstanding service to the community
FUTURE PLANS:Isis is currently attending Temple University for an Associate’s Degree, and then plans to enter the police academy. Her goal is to become a Philadelphia Police Officer.
EASTERN’S SUMMER FUN PASTRY BOSS CLASS CONDUCTS CUPCAKE WARS
The Summer Fun Pastry Boss class at EASTERN held a Cupcake War competition on July 10, 2015. Students worked in groups of approximately four students each, and baked and designed three varieties of cupcakes. The winners were the Cupcake Crusaders – Nicole Foran from Abington Junior High School, Adrian Dinnall from McFatter Technical High School, Chris Egan from Hatboro-Horsham High School, and Alex Turner from Abington Junior High School.
Kelly Knorr, the Summer Fun Pastry Boss instructor and 2003 EASTERN Culinary Arts/Upper Moreland High School graduate, was confident that her students were ready for a little friendly competition, so she added Cupcake Wars to the curriculum. “Truthfully, all of the groups did an incredible job,” said Knorr. “They worked cohesively as a team and came up with some very creative design concepts for their cupcakes. I am proud of their level of enthusiasm and originality for this competition.”
Pastry Boss Instructor, Kelly Knorr, demonstrating icing technique
Cupcake Crusaders from left to right – Nicole Foran from Abington Junior High
School, Adrian Dinnall from McFatter Technical High School, Chris Egan from
Hatboro-Horsham High School, and Alex Turner from Abington Junior High School
ELECTRONIC MARKETING
In an effort to increase EASTERN’s visibility and aid in recruitment efforts, EASTERN joined the Facebook nation in spring of 2010, and now has approximately 1,171 likes. EASTERN’s Facebook page is the home of many student and alumni spotlights as well as general good news items regarding EASTERN and its programs. EASTERN’s Facebook page can be found at
www.facebook.com/EasternCenter.
In February 2013, EASTERN established its Twitter account. EASTERN can be found @EasternCenter. Tweets about careers, job training, and school events are posted daily. INSTAGRAM
In June 2013, EASTERN established an Instagram account. Following suit from our Twitter account, EASTERN can be found @EasternCenteron Instagram. This is an image-based social media tool that is currently popular with EASTERN’s target student base.
EASTERN NEWS
In October 2011, EASTERN introduced its first ever electronic newsletter, EASTERN News. This monthly newsletter includes the EASTERN Student of the Month, alumni profiles, upcoming EASTERN events, dates to remember, and a fact about career and technical education. In April 2015, the Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association awarded EASTERN’s newsletter the Award of Honor in their Excellence in Education Communication contest. To subscribe to EASTERN News, please visit eastech.organd find the link on the right-hand side.
COUNSELOR SUPPORT WEBPAGE
This webpage was launched in 2008 – 2009 to provide participat-ing high school counselors with all of the EASTERN marketparticipat-ing and informational items needed to assist them and their students, such as, brochures, program information and student performance data. The goal is to update this each time a brochure, marketing or recruit-ment collateral is revised, providing the most up-to-date EASTERN data to participating school counselors. The Counselor Support webpage can be found at eastech.org/counselors.
YOUTUBE GALLERY ON EASTERN WEBSITE
All EASTERN videos can be accessed on EASTERN’s YouTube Gallery
youtube.com/user/EasternCenter4Arts.
Alignment with Postsecondary Education
COLLEGE CONNECTION
Students may qualify for up to 9 free college credits through Perkins statewide articulation agreements. In addition to all statewide articulation agreements and dual enrollment opportunities with MCCC, EASTERN has made agreements with the following postsecondary institutions for qualifying students to take advantage of advanced standing due to their successful participation in an EASTERN program. Some of these agreements include:
• DEVRY UNIVERSITY– Up to eight credits for Computer Network Administration
• HARCUM COLLEGE– Allied Health “B” average students do not have to take Medical Terminology in their Allied Health Science or Healthcare Practice Management associates degree program. • HUSSIAN SCHOOL OF ART – Commercial Art students can earn
up to 7.5 elective credits
• ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE– Electronics Engineering Technology students achieving a minimum of a “B” average will receive four credits for ITT Technical Institute’s DC Electronics course. • JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY– Culinary Arts students can
earn up to nine quarter credits after successful completion of prac-tical exams for Introduction to Baking and Pastry, New World Cuisine, and Fundamentals of Food Service Production. • LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE– Automotive Technology
students get credit for up to three courses.
• MCCC– Culinary Arts students can earn up to nine credits, and Protective Services students can earn up to three college credits for Criminal Justice or Fire Science. Allied Health students can earn three credits, and Computer Network Administration can earn up to 12 credits through dual enrollment.
• OHIO TECHNICAL COLLEGE– Automotive Technology students can earn credit for up to four Automotive Technology courses; Collision Repair Technology students can earn credit for up to four Auto Body courses; and Welding Technology students can earn credit for up to two Welding courses.
• PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY– Students from most programs can apply for advanced placement for work completed at EASTERN after they have been accepted by Penn College (on average, credit is given for up to three college courses)
• PENN STATE UNIVERSITY – ABINGTON– Qualified Commercial Art and Computer Network Administration students are given pref-erential admission and do not have to pay the admission fee if they meet admission requirements.
• UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE – Automotive Technology students can earn credit for up to four UTI Auto Tech courses; also, a minimum of $500 articulation credit toward tuition in the Automotive/Diesel course will be awarded.
• UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO– Up to 12 credits for Automotive Technology students can be earned; and up to six credits for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning students can be earned.
Strategic Alliances
EASTERN’s Strategic Alliances with local businesses and organizations influence our decisions and programs and offer students benefits not available internally at EASTERN. These agreements are made with a quality community or corporate partner and have a lasting and positive effect on a student’s experience at EASTERN. It may also help a student gain profes-sional certifications and reinforce the student’s career goals. Many of EASTERN’s career and technical programs have benefited from Strategic Alliances. Current Strategic Alliances include:
AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION– Designed to assist Culinary Arts students in developing the technical and professional skills required to succeed in the food service industry. The Culinary Arts program is officially certified by the Secondary Certification Committee of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. This certification was granted after an in-depth review of the facility and the program’s processes and procedures. AYES – Automotive Youth Educational Systems – Nationally-accepted program to transition youth into the automotive industry. Selected students benefit from a job shadowing program, paid internships for 10 weeks in the summer, and after graduation and successful completion of the AYES program, acquire over $3,000 worth of tools for a few hundred dollars for their use on the job. AYES is endorsed by several automotive manufacturers.
ASE– Automotive Service Excellence – This Strategic Alliance is a validation that Automotive Technology and Collision Repair Technology meet rigorous industry standards. This nationally-recognized program uses standards of excellence in many areas; such as, curriculum, instruction, facilities, organizational structure and equipment. EASTERN is certified by the National Institute for ASE in Automotive Technology and Collision Repair Technology. To achieve this coveted recognition, the school’s automotive training programs underwent rigorous evaluation by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
INTER-INDUSTRY CONFERENCE ON AUTO COLLISION REPAIR MODULES (I-CAR)– I-CAR modules have been incorporated into the Collision Repair Technology program’s curriculum. These 52 modules, which combine instructor-led training with state-of-the-art technology, are beneficial to students in that they increase the use of realistic and hands-on exercises, allow them to work at their own pace, and test the students on the knowledge and skills learned on each module.
ABINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL– Clinical experience at Abington Memorial Hospital assists Allied Health students in validating their career selection, understanding the professional demands and expectations of the field, developing self-confidence in the clinical setting, and experiencing a head start with their first-year college
studies.
CISCO, NOVELL AND MICROSOFT– Computer Network
Administration students benefited from the curriculum connection EASTERN has with Cisco, Novell and Microsoft.
Expanded Learning Opportunities
An Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO) is an instructional method which provides students with curricular experiences with external resources to supplement the daily curriculum. The instruc-tional experience could be off-site or on EASTERN’s campus. The purpose of ELOs is to assist students with skill development or knowledge acquisition, career verification, clinical experiences, or after-school or summer internships, which could be paid or unpaid, and transition to work or postsecondary education.
Sixty ELOs were implemented this year, many of which are detailed below.
ALLIED HEALTH
• On September 22, 2014, Allied Health students received training and certification for CPR/AED/First Aide for the Healthcare Provider from a representative of the Upper Moreland Fire Department.
• Students spent Tuesdays and Thursdays at Abington Memorial Hospital. These students were placed with professional nurse mentors, respiratory therapists, and radiology technologists and therapists who provided opportunities and experiences for these students beyond what any classroom could begin to provide. • On October 31 and November 3, 2014, Abington Hospital
representatives visited the Allied Health classes to inform them of a volunteer opportunity at the hospital, HELP (Hospital Elder Life Program), which places students with nurse mentors. Students will then be able to have an extended clinical experience for four hours per week.
• On November 14, 2014, the Allied Health classes attended a Dual Enrollment Summit at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC).
• On December 1, 2014, a representative form Frankford/Aria School of Nursing visited the Allied Health classes, informing students of postsecondary opportunities offered by
Frankford/Aria.
• On February 6, 2015, Carolyn White, Assistant Director of Admissions at Montgomery County Community College, visited the Allied Health classes to provide students with information about career planning and postsecondary opportunities.
Engage local businesses to ensure the availability of quality programs
that meet their needs and the interests of students.
Business Involvement
in Program Quality
Goal
Expanded Learning Opportunities
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
• On September 29, 2014, a representative from Ohio Technical College visited the Automotive Technology classes and the Collision Technology classes to discuss establishing career development goals and postsecondary education opportunities. • On October 8, 2014, a representative from Automotive
Training Center (ATC) visited the Automotive Technology classes. Students gained knowledge of local postsecondary training in the automotive service and repair field and discussed career development and setting career goals.
• On October 21, 2014, a representative from Universal Technical Institute (UTI) visited Automotive Technology classes to inform students of postsecondary educational opportunities. • October 30, 2014, a representative from WyoTech in
Blairsville, PA visited the Automotive Technology and Collision Repair Technology classes. The students received information on career development, postsecondary education and establishing career goals.
• On October 31, 2014, Automotive Technology instructor John McDonald accompanied four senior class students to the 22nd annual High School Automotive Technology Knowledge Competition sponsored by the Automotive Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP).
• On November 17, 2014, a representative from the University of Northwestern Ohio visited the Automotive Technology classes. Students were informed of the career outlook for auto techni-cians, postsecondary education selection strategy and the importance of enhanced skill sets in this economy.
• On November 18, 2014, the Automotive Technology classes toured Automotive Training Center in Warminster, PA and received a presentation on postsecondary educational
opportunities. They also toured Thompson Toyota and Thompson BMW in Doylestown, PA, where students learned firsthand what dealerships require from their technicians.
• On December 17, 2014, the Automotive Technology classes visited Conicelli Honda and Universal Technical Institute (UTI). This expanded learning opportunity helped students verify their career choice and gave them insight into the requirements necessary to advance to automotive technician position status at the dealership level. It also increased their knowledge of career opportunities in the automotive service and repair industry. The students also had a chance to see firsthand some of the postsecondary educational opportunities available to them in the transportation service and repair field at UTI's Exton, PA Campus.
• On May 28, 2015, Mr. Troy Miller from Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP) visited the Automotive Technology classes to discuss the ADAGP competitions for 2015-2016.
COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY
• On October 14, 2014, a representative from ATC visited the Collision Repair Technology classes. Students gained knowledge of local postsecondary training in the automotive service and repair field and discussed career development and setting career goals.
• On October 21, 2014, a representative from Universal Technical Institute (UTI) visited the Collision Repair Technology classes to inform students of postsecondary educational opportunities.
• On October 28, 2014, Collision Repair Technology students participated in mock interviews conducted by three
Occupational Advisory Committee members. This exercise helps the students with their resume writing skills and better prepares them for job interviews.
• October 30, 2014, a representative from WyoTech in Blairsville, PA visited the Automotive Technology and Collision Repair Technology classes. The students received information on career development, postsecondary education and establishing career goals.
• On January 20, 2015, Thomas Meers from R.W. Mallon gave hands-on training to Collision Repair Technology/Cheltenham High School student Anthony Davis who will be competing at the SkillsUSA District competition.
• On February 18, 2015, the Collision Repair Technology classes visited Fred Beans of Doylestown and Automotive Training Center (ATC), Warminster. This expanded learning opportunity helped students verify their career choice and gave them insight into the requirements necessary to advance at the dealership level. It also increased their knowledge of career opportunities in the collision repair industry. The students also had a chance to see firsthand some of the postsecondary educational opportunities.
• During May, 2015, three Collision Repair Technology students had the opportunity to job shadow at CollisionMax in Warminster, PA. This opportunity was arranged by OAC member and Body Shop Manager Patrick Beavers, and allowed the students to update their skills.
COMMERCIAL ART
• On September 24, 2014, a representative of Antonelli Institute visited the Commercial Art classes and informed them of postsecondary education opportunities, as well as the costs affiliated with an advertising campaign.
• On October 1, 2014, a representative of Moore College of Art and Design visited the Commercial Art classes to orient them in postsecondary education requirements and professional prepa-ration.
• On October 16, 2014, a representative from Hussian School of Art and Design gave a presentation to the Commercial Art classes. They spoke about career choices, opportunities within the industry and postsecondary options.
• On October 22, 2014, a representative of the Art Institute of Philadelphia visited the Commercial Art classes to speak about admissions, careers and postsecondary opportunities. • On February 12, 2015, Commercial Art and Cosmetology students participated in the preparation of a bridal expo with representatives from Lehigh Valley Bridal and Mia Bella Salon. EASTERN Cosmetology students styled hair and Commercial Art students took photographs.
• On April 24, 2015, Full Sail University and Rally Cap visited the Commercial Art classes and presented an interactive multi-media presentation focusing on students' passions and how to turn these into career options. The workshop helped the students with specific information on Full Sail University, as well as other partner schools. Students used interactive tablets and were able to browse demographics of many schools, take a personality test, and received scholarship information.
• On May 7, 2015, Commercial Art students participated in mock interviews conducted by former Commercial Art Student Kelly Meissner. This exercise helps the students with their resume writing skills and better prepares them for job interviews. • On May 22 & May 28, 2015, former Commercial Art student
Kelly Meissner demonstrated hand drawing, digital imaging and character development to the Commercial Art classes.
COMPUTER NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
• On September 23, 2014, a representative from Montgomery County Community College visited the Computer Network Administration classes, informing students of dual enrollment and postsecondary opportunities.
• On November 14, 2014, the Computer Network Administration classes attended a Dual Enrollment Summit at MCCC.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
• On October 21, 2014, a representative from Penn College of Technology addressed the students on postsecondary programs available to them.
• On January 29, 2015, Ed Christy, Construction Technology OAC member and Safety Director/Shop Manager from E. Allen Reeves Company, provided a demonstration and explanation on fall protection to the Construction Technology classes.
COSMETOLOGY
• On February 12, 2015, Commercial Art and Cosmetology students participated in the preparation of a bridal expo with representatives from Lehigh Valley Bridal and Mia Bella Salon. EASTERN Cosmetology students styled hair and Commercial Art students took photographs.
• On March 10, 2015, Cosmetology II students attended the New York Beauty Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. They learned that cosmetology is a life-long commitment to learning and collected information to assist them in completing their salon management project.
• On March 16, 2015, the Cosmetology I classes received training and OPI nail certification.
• On March 28, 2015, 15 Cosmetology students participated in Madison Cabulis' Senior Project for Jenkintown High School. Madison organized and ran the cosmetology clinic at
EASTERN. The students were able to earn $550 that will be donated to Manna on Main, a food bank in Lansdale, PA. CULINARY ARTS
• On November 19, 2014, a representative from Indiana University of PA Academy of Culinary Arts demonstrated sweet and savory crepes, with hands-on participation, and shared college admissions process information with the Culinary Arts classes.
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
• On April 8, 2015, a representative from Reuter Hanney con-ducted job interviews with Electrical Technology students. One student was hired for an immediate co-op position and another to be added in June, both for full-time permanent employment. HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
• On March 18, 2015, a representative from the University of Northwestern Ohio visited the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) classes. Students were informed of the career outlook for HVAC technicians, postsecondary education selection strategy and the importance of enhanced skill sets in this economy.
OFFICE MANAGEMENT
• On October 10, 2014, six second-year Office Management seniors visited the Willow Grove Chamber of Commerce job fair at Williamsons Restaurant, Willow Grove.
• On December 16, 2014, second-year Office Management students worked on a project with Janssen Biotech, Inc. (JBI) in Horsham, assisting them in a holiday charity drive. The students spent the day at JBI packaging toiletry bags and meeting the JBI representatives that made this possible, including Marlene Moran, Office Management Occupational Advisory Committee member and JBI Senior Administrative Assistant. Prior to their visit, their assignment was to plan the company sponsored event, ranging from email invitations, ordering the toiletries and marketing, and they also participated in teleconferences with JBI employees who they reported to during the project. This expanded learning opportunity exposed the students to a real-world example of the importance of time management, budgeting and professional communications.
• On May 8, 2015, Occupational Advisory Committee member and Montgomery County Community College representative Theresa Sullivan visited the Office Management classes to speak about their Business Program and dual enrollment.
• On May 18, 2015, Mr. Adam Buckius, RallyCap High School Outreach Team Leader, visited the Office Management classes and gave a presentation on careers and future education choices. PROTECTIVE SERVICES
• On October 1, 2014, a U.S. Army representative visited the Protective Services classes and gave students information on exploring options other than college.
• On October 26, 2014, Protective Services instructor Walt Kenney supervised twenty-one students at the Abington Township Fire Training Center as they learned competencies required for their Emergency Medical Technician career objective.
• On November 17-19, 2014, Protective Services students received training using the Tactical Combat Care Course for Law Enforcement from the Second Alarmers staff.
• On December 12, 2014, Mr. Gary Bissig, Horsham Department of Emergency Management and Executive Advisory Committee member, visited the Protective Services classes. He lectured on Emergency Management followed by a scenario-based exercise with the students.
• On January 28, 2015, Andrew Gerth, OAC member and Upper Moreland Fire Department member, provided basic emergency care training to the Protective Services classes. • On May 5, 2015, an admission representative from Harcum
University visited the Protective Services program during the AM and PM sessions.
• On May 26, 2015, senior Protective Services students visited the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office and Crime Lab. They worked through several case studies and used equip-ment to support individual theories.
WELDING TECHNOLOGY
• On May 7, 2015, three Welding Technology students participat-ed in Welding Workmanship Training certification for visual weld inspection by Welder Training and Testing Institute (WTTI) at Revtur Welding Company in Warminster, PA, arranged by Occupational Advisory Committee member Paul Lowry.
• On May 13, 2015, Occupational Advisory Committee member Neil Goldberg brought a mobile biofuel processor for the Welding Technology students to observe. They used blueprints of the processor to identify parts on the processor and Mr. Goldberg discussed the welds with the students.
On May 13, 2015, EASTERN Welding Technology students had the unique opportunity to get a firsthand look at a mobile biodiesel pro-cessing vehicle. Portable biofuel refineries can process gallons of pre-mium biodiesel each day. The mobility of this biodiesel processing vehicle has numerous advantages, as it arrives ready to produce fuel and it can operate in any location – such as farms.
Meghan Reiff, EASTERN’s Welding Technology Instructor, was recently teaching her students how to read blueprints for welds, and she noticed that many of them were having difficulty visualizing where the welds actually were on a structure that they had never seen before. She mentioned this to EASTERN’s Welding Technology Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) Chairperson, Neil Goldberg. EASTERN’s OACs consist of professionals from local business and industry that volunteer their time to work with EASTERN’s instructors and adminis-tration to keep the curriculum and the tools used in each program cut-ting edge and industry-standard.
Goldberg, a Mechanical Engineer for the United States Department of Agriculture, provided Reiff with blueprints of a mobile biodiesel pro-cessing vehicle, and brought the vehicle to EASTERN for the students to inspect.
“This was a great opportunity for my students to use blueprints to find welds on a unique structure,” said Reiff. “Mr. Goldberg and several Drexel Mechanical Engineering students designed and built this vehi-cle over several years. It was a great education for my students on blueprint reading, biofuel, and environmental awareness.”
EASTERN WELDING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS RECEIVE FIRST-HAND LOOK AT MOBILE
BIODIESEL PROCESSING VEHICLE
Neil Goldberg provides overview of vehicle to EASTERN Welding Technology students.
Welding Technology students observing blueprints for mobile biodiesel processing vehicle
EARNED EDUCATIONAL
CREDENTIALS: EASTERN Certificate, Safety and Pollution Prevention (S/P2) in both the Collision Safety and Collision Pollution areas
SCHOOL: Cheltenham High School
NOVEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH - ANTHONY DAVIS
2015 Graduate - EASTERN PROGRAM: Collision Repair Technology – Steve Parke, Instructor
At EASTERN, Anthony was presented with the Director’s Award at EASTERN’s Awards Night in May 2014. This prestigious award is given to only two juniors each year who demonstrate leadership potential. In June 2014, Anthony attended the SkillsUSA National Competition in Kansas City, MO, where he was part of the EASTERN team that won third place for Chapter Display. He also received first place for Automotive Refinishing at the District 2 Competition in February 2015. At EASTERN’s Awards Night in May 2015, Anthony was presented with the Collision Repair Outstanding Senior Award and the State Farm Good Neighbor Award. At Cheltenham High School, Anthony played basketball, football, and was a former trumpet player in the Cedarbrook Jazz Band.
FUTURE PLANS:Anthony currently attends Ohio Technical College with scholarship money he earned through SkillsUSA competitions. He plans to obtain his Associate Degree in Collision Repair and Custom Paint.
EARNED EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS: EASTERN Certificate
SCHOOL: Jenkintown High School
DECEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH - JACKSON KRAMER
2015 Graduate - EASTERN PROGRAM: Commercial Art – Nicole Mohrey, Instructor, and Robert Steinbacher, Vocational Instructional Aide
At EASTERN, Jackson maintained outstanding grades in his Commercial Art program at EASTERN, while participating in a dual enrollment program at MCCC through Jenkintown High School. At EASTERN, Jackson was active in SkillsUSA, EASTERN’s stu-dent leadership organization. In April 2014, he attended the SkillsUSA State
Competition as a State Officer Delegate and Campaign Manager. He was also part of the team that won second place at the SkillsUSA District Competition for Opening and Closing Ceremonies in February 2014. In February 2015, he received second place for Photography at the SkillsUSA District 2 Competition. At EASTERN’s Awards Night in May 2015, he was presented the Commercial Art Creative Senior Photo Award, and the Educators’ Association Award. Jackson volunteered his time student teaching the 2014 Computer Art and Digital Photography class for EASTERN’s Summer Fun program for middle school students. Outside of school, Jackson was a Counselor at the Abington Club’s Kids Club in Jenkintown.
FUTURE PLANS:Jackson is attending Maryland Institute College of Art for Photography. Ultimately, he would like to work as a magazine photo journalist.
EQUIPMENT UPGRADES MADE IN CULINARY ARTS During the 2014 – 2015 school year, the Culinary Arts program underwent major upgrades and renovations. New stoves, refrigerators, freezers, ovens, steamers, tables, sinks, dishwashers were installed, and plumbing and electrical upgrades were completed per the recommendations of the Culinary Arts OAC and the EAC. Many items were purchased using grants received by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
MOTION SENOR LIGHTING IN CLASSROOMS
EASTERN strives to increase environmentally-friendly practices in all career and technical programs. This year, lighting motion sensors were installed in each program for energy conservation.
NEW SECURITY STATION
The safety and security of EASTERN’s student, faculty and staff is of the utmost importance. During the 2014 – 2015 school year, a new security station was added to the Director’s Office entrance of the building. This is an additional area for visitors to sign in.
Culinary upgrades and renovations
EMPLOYERS PROVIDING PAID INTERNSHIPS
Twelve students from six EASTERN programs took part in paid internships in 2014 - 2015. Students applied what they learned
from their EASTERN program and gained skills needed to be successful in the workplace.
Paid Internships for the 2014-2015 school year included:
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Pep Boys, Willow Grove, Thompson Toyota, Tommy Carr Tire & Auto COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY
Morano Brothers CULINARY ARTS
Rydal Park
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY Reuter Hanney Co.
HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING David G. Parkes Co., McCaffrey Oil
WELDING TECHNOLOGY
Martelli’s Metal Fabrication, Revtur, William Henry Ironworks
Program Review
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM REPAIRS
EASTERN conducted a full inspection of the building’s HVAC systems. Results of this inspection included the replacement of all controls for the air handling systems and major preventative maintenance to preclude future HVAC issues and inconsistencies throughout the building.
Implement a process that will document EASTERN's existing culture, and sustain
and enrich that culture in a rapidly changing environment, with particular
emphasis on the role of EASTERN's formal and informal leadership in the process.
Leadership Succession
Goal
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HILIARY HOLLOWAY – EASTERN FRIEND AND SUPPORTER Hiliary Holloway, a former EAC and JOC member, passed away on
December 21, 2014. Mr. Holloway was the safety director of U.S. Environmental and principal of Holloway Safety Group. He published numerous articles pertaining to safety and was a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers and the World Safety Organization.
In addition to his involvement and dedication to program improvement at EASTERN, Mr. Holloway provided service to the community through his active membership in various civic institu-tions including Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (Alpha Boule), Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Springfield Community Foundation, Springfield Township Board of Education, Center In The Park, and the Philadelphia Chapter of the North Carolina Central University Alumni Association. He was a beloved member of the EASTERN community, and will always be remembered for his great sense of commitment to education, and his unmatched sense of humor.
NEW LEADERSHIP
JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE OFFICER ELECTIONS Art Levinowitz, Joint Operating Committee President, and Michele Tinsman, Joint Operating Committee Vice President, were both re-elected for terms extending from December 2014 – December 2015.
EXECUTIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
Chynna Huff, Student Representative from the Protective Services program and Abington High School, was appointed to the EAC during the 2014 – 2015 school year.
JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE DISTRICT APPOINTMENT Michele Tinsman from Abington School District, Stephanie Gray from Cheltenham School District, and Carolyn Riley from Jenkintown School District were appointed by their participating district as EASTERN Joint Operating Committee members for three year terms beginning December 2014.
NEW EMPLOYEES
STUDENT SUCCESS COORDINATOR APPOINTED
Veronica Stanley was appointed as Student Success Coordinator, effective February 23, 2015, replacing Tess Eichenberger. She brings a great deal of experience to the position, such as spe-cial education teacher, and most recently as the Director of Special Services for three school districts in New Jersey.
WELDING TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR APPOINTED
Meghan Reiff started as EASTERN’s long-term substitute Welding Technology Instructor in November 2014. In June 2015, she was officially selected as the Welding Technology instructor, making her the first female Welding Technology instructor in the school’s history. Ms. Reiff brings a great deal of welding experience to EAST-ERN, including over six years of TIG welding, two years of MIG welding, and four years of specialized metalworking processes, such as oxyfuel welding, brazing, sterling silver soldering, cast-ing, blacksmithcast-ing, coppersmithcast-ing, silversmithcast-ing, and forging and raising. Reiff graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Crafts/Materials Studies with a focus on metalsmithing, then completed a 60-hour TIG welding course at Mercer County Community College while working in the welding field. She also has her Master’s in Education with certifications in English, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Art.
PART-TIME SECRETARY TO THE
SUPERVISOR OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION APPOINTED
Laurinda Hellwig was appointed as the Part-Time Secretary to Allison Larson, EASTERN’s Supervisor of Career and Technical Education, effective February 12, 2015. Ms. Hellwig bring a great deal of administrative support experi-ence to EASTERN, including past positions at Bucks County Community College in Newtown, Penn State University in Abington, and Physician Endoscopy in Jamison.
PRACTICAL NURSING INSTRUCTOR APPOINTED
Theresa Gerrity, MSN, RN, was appoint-ed Practical Nursing Instructor effective July 1, 2014. She brings to EASTERN more than 26 years of experience as an RN, as well as supervisory, instructional, outreach and clinical experience in many healthcare areas. Most recently, she was the Director of Practical Nursing at Lincoln Technical Institute in Philadelphia.
PRACTICAL NURSING PART-TIME COORDINATOR APPOINTED
Darlene Barr, RN, BSN was appointed as Coordinator of Part-Time Practical Nursing Programs, effective March 22, 2015. Ms. Barr replaced Ruth Morgan. Ms. Barr has been a Clinical Instructor for EASTERN’s Practical Nursing pro-gram since 2011. She also worked as the Nursing Skills Lab Coordinator at West Chester University, and as a Clinical Instructor for Harcum College.
EARNED EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS: EASTERN Certificate
SCHOOL: Springfield High School
JANUARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH - DANYELLE SANDERS
2015 Graduate - EASTERN PROGRAM: Culinary Arts – Gary Albert and Joel Marucheck, Instructors
Danyelle maintained excellent grades in her Culinary program at EASTERN, and was on the SkillsUSA Culinary Arts council for the 2014 – 2015 school year. She volun-teered her culinary skills and services at many EASTERN events such as Open House, the EASTERN Foundation Auction Fundraiser, Parents Night, and the Advisory Appreciation Brunch. Danyelle was selected by her instructors to attend the CTSO Leadership Conference in the Poconos in November 2014. She was part of the team that achieved first place for the Cheer competition and also part of the team that received third place for the Notebook competition. At EASTERN’s Awards Night in May 2015, Danyelle received the Culinary Arts Alumni Scholarship and the EASTERN Foundation Award.
FUTURE PLANS:Danyelle is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management from Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, NC. Ultimately, she would like to own her own bakery.
RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE
TO EASTERN
ALLIED HEALTH INSTRUCTOR RETIRES
On November 5, 2014, Linda Kalita, EASTERN’s Allied Health Instructor, submitted her retirement effective June 30, 2015. Ms. Kalita has been a valued EASTERN Instructor since August 2001. CULINARY ARTS INSTRUCTOR RETIRES
EASTERN’s Culinary Arts Instructor, Joel Marucheck, announced his retirement effective June 18, 2015. EASTERN would like to thank Chef Marucheck for his dedication to student success for the past 11 years.
PROTECTIVE SERVICES INSTRUCTOR RETIRES
On November 4, 2014, Walter Kenney, EASTERN’s Protective Services Instructor, submitted his request for retirement effective June 30, 2015. Mr. Kenney has been a valued EASTERN Instructor since August 1999.
STUDENT SUCCESS COORDINATOR RETIRES
Tess Eichenberger, EASTERN’s Student Success Coordinator, retired effective March 6, 2015. Ms. Eichenberger has been a valued EASTERN staff member since September 1985.
WELDING TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR RETIRES
On November 12, 2014, Gary Devine, EASTERN’s Welding Technology Instructor, submitted his request for retirement effective June 30, 2015. Mr. Devine has been a valued EASTERN Instructor since August 1976.
PRACTICAL NURSING PART-TIME COORDINATOR RETIRES In February 2015, Ruth Morgan, Practical Nursing Part-Time
Coordinator, submitted her request for retirement effective March 26, 2015. Ms. Morgan has been a valued member of the Practical Nursing staff since October 2001.
All of us at EASTERN wish all of our retirees the best in all their future endeavors and appreciate all of their contributions to this school.
Retirees from left to right: Joel Marucheck, Walt Kenney, Tess Eichenberger, Linda Kalita, and Ruth Morgan.
2015 ADVISORY
APPRECIATION BRUNCH
EASTERN held an Advisory Appreciation Brunch at the school prior to Open House on Sunday, March 1, 2015, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., which included brunch/hors d'oeuvres prepared by the Culinary Arts program students. Approximately 105 members from business and educational advisory committees attended. Each advisory group was hosted by its program instructor, EASTERN administrator or Student Success
Coordinator. Guests enjoyed various food stations throughout the building, as well as having the option to partake in a sit-down brunch in EASTERN’s restaurant and bake shop. The event included a demonstration of Automotive Technology’s new alignment machine presented by Lew Norman and Steve Aldinger from Hunter Engineering. Guests could also enter any classroom for a student-driven tour, or meet our SkillsUSA District Medalists to learn more about this outstanding student leadership organization, or view EASTERN’s Occupational Advisory Committee recruitment video.
EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS
Allison Larson, EASTERN’s Supervisor of Career and Technical Education, discussed the significance of the Pennsylvania Department of Education-developed rating instrument for instruc-tors, Educator Effectiveness. It is a classroom observation and practice model composed of: Planning and preparation, class-room environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities. Administration will provide a rating in each of the four domains for all teachers every year.
MARKETING PLAN 2014 – 2015
Amy Shields, EASTERN’s Organizational Advancement Director, presented an overview of the Marketing Plan for the 2014 – 2015 school year, including the development of program brochures for low-enrollment classes, and social media efforts to help spotlight outstanding students and graduates. Faculty and staff all play an important role in keeping EASTERN’s image and culture one of professionalism and career planning.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Joe Greb, EASTERN’s Assistant Director discussed the Pennsylvania Department of Education process for the Student Learning Objectives (SLO) initiative. The results of the end of pro-gram assessment, the NOCTI exam, are deeply analyzed task by task. They are grouped into categories of 100% (advanced and/or proficient), 80% or greater, 50% or less than 50%. Test results by program are analyzed over a three-year period and areas of concern are prioritized. The SLO process is used to write a prescription for improvement and is being enacted by the instructors and overseen by administration.
FEMA IS-00100.SCA CERTIFICATE TRAINING
The Safety Committee instructed all faculty and staff members to a mandatory online course and assessment for the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) called Introduction to Incident Command System. This course and assessment is used to determine school readiness in emergency situations. SKILLSUSA DISTRICT COMPETITION PREPARATION
In preparation for the SkillsUSA District Competition to be held at EASTERN in February 2016, Joe Greb, EASTERN’s Assistant Director, discussed initial preparation, planning, and competition design for the event. Faculty and staff all have important roles as judges and organizers in their event.
JOINT OPERATING POLICY REVIEW
Tom Allen, EASTERN’s Executive Director, provided an overview of many pertinent Joint Operating Committee policies to all staff and faculty members. This included policies regarding tobacco products, weapons and alcohol on campus.
NOCTI TASK ANALYSIS
All instructors performed a data analysis of the student results from the recent NOCTI exams and developed a plan to continue improvement for the following year.
50TH ANNIVERSARY, DATA, AND RECRUITMENT COMMITTEES Members of EASTERN’s administration team created committees to address three areas of review – EASTERN’s 50th Anniversary, Data, and Recruitment Activities. Tom Allen, EASTERN’s
Executive Director, was the head of the 50th Anniversary Team which worked on developing a logo and deciding upon special events to commemorate the milestone. Joe Greb, EASTERN’s Assistant Director, was the head of the Data Committee, which reviewed the data collection procedures and categories and made recommendations to improve the data collection process. Carol Duell, EASTERN’s Practical Nursing Coordinator, was the head of the Recruitment Committee, which reviewed all current recruitment activities and made suggestions for improvement. ALL HAZARDS PLAN
Allison Larson, EASTERN’s Career and Technical Education Supervisor, reviewed EASTERN’s new All Hazards Plan and discussed the new information and procedures. Ms. Larson demonstrated how to use and reference the new All Hazards Plan chart in the event of an emergency.
MAX TEACHING
Throughout the 2014 – 2015 school year, EASTERN continued teacher training in MAX Teaching literacy strategies using embedded coaching and bimonthly workshops.
Provide staff development, training and support to improve teacher knowledge,
understanding and improvement strategies for student performance on National
Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) exam, and development and
support for EASTERN’s staff in the use and development of web-based instructional
management software.
Professional Development
Goal
