Category Archives: Education News

On October 12, 2018, Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) Protective Services students received specialized instruction on bleed control and wound packing with hemostatic dressings led by Ken Davidson, Assistant Chief for the Montgomery County Second Alarmer’s and Rescue Squad/Occupational Advisory Committee… Continue Reading Wound Packing Instruction from Second Alarmer’s Assistant Chief

On October 4, 2018, Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) 2013 Allied Health Technology/Lower Moreland High School alum, Isabella Andre, provided a presentation on Nursing and the many ways in which it relates to the criminal justice field to… Continue Reading EASTERN Alum/Registered Nurse Presents in Protective Services

On September 14, 2018, Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) received a visit from Dr. David Volkman, Pennsylvania Department of Education Executive Deputy Secretary. Dr. Volkman visited EASTERN as part of his Schools That Teach tour to see how… Continue Reading Dr. David Volkman, PA Dept. of Education Executive Deputy Secretary

Kevin Finegan was selected as the Computer Network Administration Instructor at EASTERN starting in August 2018. As a 1999 alumnus of the Computer Network Administration program and Bishop McDevitt High School, he has enjoyed a successful career in the technology… Continue Reading New Computer Network Administration Instructor Kevin Finegan

The Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) Collision Repair Technology program was selected as a recipient of a $1,000 Collision Repair Education Foundation grant during the 2017 – 2018 school year. Collision Repair Education Foundation grants are supported by… Continue Reading Collision Repair Program Receives $1000 Grant

On Wednesday, May 30, 2018, EASTERN held its annual Awards Night at 7 p.m. at Upper Moreland High School. This year 121 students were recognized for their achievements with $46,000 awarded in the form of scholarships, tools of the trade,… Continue Reading 121 Students Recognized at May Awards Ceremony

Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) Welding Technology, Electrical Technology and Protective Services students attended a presentation by Kevin Cawley, 2011 EASTERN Electronics Engineering Technology graduate, and Jeremy Barnhart – both Systems Engineers at Limerick Generating Station. The presentation was for students… Continue Reading EASTERN Students Learn About Nuclear Energy Trades

Twenty-four 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 State Competitions held April 18, 19 and 20 at the Hershey Convention Center. Students from all… Continue Reading EASTERN Students Win at SkillsUSA State Competition