Mural Creation : ELCHS Part 8 : AVID and WICOR

Mural Creation: ELCHS Part 8: AVID & WICOR

Just about every parent’s dream is for their child to go to college. As part of the on-going ROCT mural project at East Lee County High School (http://elc.leeschools.net )  , I painted the AVID and WICOR images to encourage students to focus on their college and career goals. The AVID program was set up to ensure a student’s college readiness. Answering questions like: How do you actually get there? Are there specific high school classes to take to achieve their ultimate degree and career choice?  What criteria is your college choice looking for on your application?

AVID uses the WICOR tools to help students reach their college dreams. WICOR stands for Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading

To learn more about AVID visit: http://www.avid.org/abo_whatisavid.html

For details on the WICOR tools used in AVID for High Engagement Teaching & Learning: http://www.avid.org/dl/hed/hed_reviewofliterature.pdf

To learn more about the ROTC visit: www.todaysmilitary.com

Thank you to my friends at Lowes ( www.lowes.com ) suppliers of the Olympic latex enamel paints (www.olympic.com ) and Minwax Polycrylic topcoat (www.minwax.com)

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Mural Creation: ELCHS Part 7 : Automotive and Welding

Mural Creation: ELCHS Part 7 : Automotive and Welding

Let the sparks fly! That’s exactly what it looks like in the Automotive and Welding wing at East Lee County High School (http://elc.leeschools.net/ )

As part of the on- going ROTC mural project (www.todaysmilitary.com ) the Automotive Department received their academy logo

and mechanic sign

The welding department received their academy logo.

 and, of course, that fabulous welder

To learn more opportunities in automotive mechanic careers visit: http://www.schoolsoup.com/careers/career_info.php?career_id=170

For more information about welding career opportunities: http://www.gowelding.org/7_Incredible_Facts_About_a_Career_in_Welding.html

Latex enamel paints are by Olympic paints (www.olympic.com )

Polycrylic top coat is by Minwax (www.minwax.com )

Both products available at Lowes ( www.lowes.com )

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Mural Creation Project: ELCHS Part 6: Wood Shop & Engineering

Mural Creation: ELCHS Part 6: Wood Shop & Engineering

Let the chips fall where they may! I have to admit I had fun painting for the entrance of the wood shop and engineering class rooms at ELCHS (http://elc.leeschools.net/ ).

The head of the wood shop academy showed me around the shop and discussed the student’s current project. True, friends and family would never let me near the use of most wood shop equipment, but it’s fun to paint them! 

Both departments have their own academy logo.

The engineering academy had only started their logo, so to the “drawing board” so to speak, I added the “gears” (ok, I admit I’m a steampunk fan, so “gears” came to mind right away).

To learn more about woodworking careers visit: http://www.schoolsoup.com/careers/career_info.php?career_id=213

To learn more about engineering careers visit:  http://oedb.org/careers/engineering/

This project is courtesy of the ROTC. To learn more, visit: www.todaysmilitary.com

Thank you again to Olympic paints ( www.olympic.com)

, Minwax (www.minwax.com) , and, of course, my friends at Lowes (www.lowes.com)

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Mural Creation: ELCHS Part 5 : Fire Academy

Mural Creation:  ELCHS Part 5: Fire Academy

Firefighters have always had a glamorous air about them. What child hasn’t at one point in their life imagined themselves the hero rescuing people in dire need? Truth is the job is not “glamour” but is most definitely the work of heroes.

East Lee County High School (http://elc.leeschools.net/ ) provides fire- fighting training to their students preparing them for the real world and employment as they leave high school. To learn more about fire fighting careers, visit  : http://www.firerecruit.com/ .

This mural project is sponsored by the ROTC ( www.todaysmilitary.com ). To learn more about firefighting careers within the military visit:  http://www.navy.com/

Thanks again to Olympic Paints (http://www.olympic.com/ ), manufactures of the Latex enamel paints and Minwax (http://www.minwax.com) ,makers of the clear protective coatings being used. Both products can be purchased at your local Lowes ( www.lowes.com )

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Mural Creation: ELCHS Part 4: Medical Academy

Mural Creation: ELCHS Part 4: Medical Academy

The medical field has been paramount in every civilization and society. From witch doctors to brain surgeons and everywhere in between, those who can provide healing are among the most revered. I know all too well and all too personally the gift healing hands can give. I am eternally grateful to the pediatrician and pediatric Pulmonologist that saved my daughter’s life. Then many years later the Oncologist who would save my own. So I must admit that I had great joy and a lump in my throat as I painted for the medical academy at East Lee County High School (  http://elc.leeschools.net/ )

The school held a logo design contest among the students. I painted the winning design larger than life along their corridor.

Further along the hallway, an anatomy figure reflects the ROTC 

values.The mural project is being sponsored by the ROTC. To learn more about the ROTC, visit: www.todaysmilitary.com

To learn more about the future of medical fields, visit:

http://www.besthealthdegrees.com/careers/top-10-healthcare-careers-for-the-future

Once again, thank you to Olympic paints: http://www.olympic.com/paints

And my buddies at Lowes: http://www.lowes.com/

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Mural Creation: ELCHS Part 3 : Life Skills

Mural Creation : ELCHS Part 3 : Life Skills

As part of the on-going mural project for East Lee County High-school ( http://elc.leeschools.net )

I am creating mural pieces for their Life Skills classes. These classes are taught by dedicated teachers helping to teach and train children through a wide and varied degree of disabilities. In 2001 The U.S. congress reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. For more information on the “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001” visit :  http://www2.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml

Below is are the two murals for their Life Skills areas:

The overlaid words “Respect” and "Personal Courage" come from the leadership characteristic words of the ROTC which is funding this fun and creative project. For more information on the ROTC visit: www.todaysmilitary.com

Each puzzle piece is blended with two shades of Olympic Latex enamel to create a depth effect.

http://www.olympic.com/paints

and will be top coated for protection using Minwax Polycrlic :

http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/interior-clear-protective-finishes/minwax-polycrylic-protective-finish

Both products are available through  Lowes:

http://www.lowes.com/

I love my work and am blessed to every day to create, but I must say this area touched my heart and so close to home. My wonderful nephew was diagnosed with an extreme level of autism. So I know first- hand the dedication it takes for these teachers and care-givers.

On Saturday February 8,2014 I had the blessing of being part of a fund raiser for Charlotte County Florida schools for their autism classes. The goal is to ensure that each class will ultimately have the sensory equipment needed for the Life Skills students.

( Bill & Melissa DeHaven , Al Holland, Me, Ret. Lt CDR David Baker, RAN, OAM)

To learn more about the challenges of autism visit:

http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism

Or to learn more about contributing to this task at hand, visit :

http://charlotteschoolfoundation.org/

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Mural Creation : ELCHS Part 2: Library/Media Center

Welcome to the heart of learning and research of every school… the Library !

Just the thought of some much knowledge packed into one room is enough to make you feel giddy.

And don’t forget the ever limitless internet

But through it all, the basic tools still hold fast.

For the creation of the library media murals , I used a combination of Olympic Latex Enamel paints

 ( www.olympicpaint.com/ )provided though Lowes (www.lowes.com  ) and art acrylics.

Once cured, a 3week curing period , the creations will be top coated with Polycrylic  made by Minwax

To learn more about the benefits and features of Polycrylic visit : http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/espanol/polycrylic-protective-finish

Inspiration and sponsored through the ROTC. To learn more about the ROTC visit : www.todaysmilitary.com/ROTC
Offered at East Lee County High School / http://elc.leeschools.net/

Upcoming : Life skills and School mascots

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