If you have visited the Ed Center recently, you already know it looks quite different than it did a month or two ago.

 

For the past several months, a team here at the Ed Center has worked together to spruce up this somewhat ramshackle building in an effort to make it a more pleasant place to come to work each day. This initiative was launched by Deputy Superintendent Ellen Miller-Brown, who called it the “Culturally Proficient and Aesthetically Pleasing Education Center” project. Fine Arts Coordinator Jill Gartland quickly took the lead and has devoted numerous hours to bringing the vision to reality. Ema Lyman, BCSIS/High Peaks community liaison, created multicultural wall hangings for the front foyer. Sandy Eicher and Debbie Winterbourne have also been instrumental in getting everything together in time for today’s reception. Several other people worked on this committee, too. They know who they are and I thank them for all of their hard work.

 

The walls have been painted and clutter removed, but the main attraction that is slowing traffic to a crawl in the halls is the “Pride in Diversity” exhibit. Each school designed a shadow box to address this theme. The results are truly amazing. Additional artwork is also on display from Boulder High, Crestview, Monarch K-8 and Whittier.

 

A reception is being held 4:00-5:30 p.m. today, May 13, for people to view the shadow boxes and other student art.

 

Please join us.