Full STEAM Ahead! An Interview with STEAM Program Director Phil Verrengia
What does STEAM Stand For? STEAM is the acronym for an exciting new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics program that we are pioneering at the High School for next school year. For several years, STEM (without the “A” for art) initiatives have been on the increase in schools throughout the U.S., with the intent…
3B: The Brochure Breakdown Blog
Welcome to the 3B: The Brochure Breakdown Blog series. In this recurring blog series, we consider all 9 topics in the newly released Eastern Christian School Brochure. We consider how each topic helps us tell our story. The cover of the EC Brochure. Download the digital copy or request a paper copy. Cutting Through the Clutter The…
Faculty Spotlight: Ruth Rudd, Our Technology Gatekeeper
Ruth Rudd has worn many hats as a member of the Eastern Christian School faculty. Starting as a bus driver, she moved on to teaching 5th and 6th grade math before becoming the school’s Media Center Specialist. She also serves as Technology Coordinator for the high school, an Online Learning Mentor, and an instructor of…
ECMS Launches 1:1 Chromebooks
In this recurring blog series, we look at the Culture of Innovation at Eastern Christian School. A major Institutional distinctive that sets EC apart as a global leader in Christian Education is that this is a school community and leadership team that takes calculated risks on new, leading ideas in order to more effectively fulfill…
Eastern Christian Launches Variable Tuition
Think you can't afford a quality Christian education? Think again! At Eastern Christian School, no student pays 100% of the cost of education. With our generous donors, our endowment fund, and supporting activities like Eagle Solar Energy Company and Ditto Thrift Store, every student's cost of education has already been supplemented by 20%. But we don't stop…
EC’s “Next Big Thing” Meeting
In this recurring blog series, we look at the Culture of Innovation at Eastern Christian School. A major Institutional distinctive that sets EC apart as a global leader in Christian Education is that this is a school community and leadership team that takes calculated risks on new, leading ideas in order to more effectively fulfill…
The Importance of EC’s International Program
We are living in an age of connectivity. With the prevalence of the Internet, computers, smart phones, and tablets, it is now easier than ever to interact with the world around us. Never before has it been so vital that our students develop an understanding of other cultures, giving them the power to work together…
An Interview With Mr. Lazor
First thing's first. Your last name is Lazor. That's already, easily the coolest name in the history of Eastern Christian administrators! Are you sick of "Laser" puns and Dr. Evil quotes, or do you roll with them? It is certainly better to have a "cool" name than something less desirable, so appropriately placed puns are well-received. I did…
“Your Best Face Forward”: The Importance of Logos That Define Our School
More Than A Convenient Piece of Art A logo. Almost every organization you can think of has one. To us, the logo means more than just being a convenient piece of art to place on letterheads and sports jerseys. It is the visual definition of our school and serves the purpose of communicating who we…