Eaton Academy’s LEAP program has been making a positive impact in the community. Recently, the Hands-on Tools class caught the attention of reporter Josh Skinner from the local CBS-TV station (WANF), who featured it in a report. The participants’ various projects and Grey Eaton’s guidance were highlighted in the segment, showcasing the importance of developing practical skills.
Continue ReadingLEAP’s Busy December
The last two weeks have been quite eventful for the staff and participants in our LEAP program. On December 1, everyone in LEAP went to Wal-Mart to participate in Clark Howard’s annual “Clark’s Christmas Kids” holiday event. Led by LEAP Director Scott Baldrich and instructors Grey Eaton and Adam Branson, the group selected a child to “adopt.” Then each LEAP participant purchased an item from that child’s wish list to donate.
Continue ReadingLEAP Summer Project with the Computer Museum of America
One of the activities in our LEAP into Summer program is the Hands on Tools class led by Grey Eaton. Every summer, our LEAP camp participants have the fun of working on a group project. This year’s creation will be a full scale model of Sputnik I, the world’s first artificial satellite. The opportunity for this project comes from our neighbors at the Computer Museum of America (CMoA).
Continue ReadingLEAP Program Supports Clark Howard’s Christmas Kids Charity
Eaton Academy’s LEAP program got into the holiday spirit on Friday, December 2, by stopping by the Mansell Wal-Mart and purchasing gift items for Clark Howard’s Christmas Kids charity.
Continue ReadingComputer Museum of America Partners with Eaton Academy LEAP Program
In early September, Grey Eaton and the participants of the LEAP program started working on a restoration and refurbishment project for the Computer Museum of America (CMoA). The team was tasked with restoring a wall of display cases in the museum’s entrance hall.
Continue ReadingAnxiety and Today’s Students
Over the last few years, Eaton Academy has encountered more and more students who come to us suffering a high degree of anxiety. From what we have seen, this condition […]
Continue ReadingLight It Up Blue – World Autism Day
Autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability that generally appears before the age of 3. Autism impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction, communication skills […]
Continue ReadingLEAP Into Summer
LEAP is proud to announce the launch of its “LEAP Into Summer” program which offers genuinely functional and experiential activities. The program will continue the job-site work experiences and feature […]
Continue ReadingLEAP Program
LEAP experienced tremendous growth this year. Enrollment increased from one to nine participants. A variety of work opportunities provided by the program enabled participants to create solid resumes and obtain […]
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