KATHERINE AVRA – Page 19

Exiting the Atmosphere While Still on Campus

March 8, 2021 By KATHERINE AVRA

Students in the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University program are spacing out in unexpected ways! Fort Pierce Central is one of 12 high schools across Florida chosen to participate in the initiative. The students’ objectives are to fully check out the drone operating program and make necessary adjustments before launch. Students are seen assembling drones in support of ERAU’s new Flight Test Engineering Program. In addition, students shared a zoom call briefing on space flight with Dr. Jose Nunez, Chief of Research and Technology at NASA.

FPC Wrestling Champs Top 3 in the State!

March 8, 2021 By KATHERINE AVRA

Fort Pierce Central wrestling closed the season yesterday in epic form! For the first time in 27 years, Fort Pierce Central placed in the top 3 teams in the state (1994)! For the first time in 25 years (1996) Fort Pierce Central now has a state champ – Gabriel Jacas at 220 pounds. With 10 boys qualifying for states, 7 placed. #1 Gabriel Jacas (220), #2 Russell Raabe (132), #3 Steven Krantz (195), Henry Jones (285), #4 JT Apicella (152), Kevin Finn (170), #6 Riley Orr (160), and state qualifiers Connor Harris (106), Isaiah Herrington (113), and Billy McArdle (120). … Read More

STEAM in the ART Room

March 1, 2021 By KATHERINE AVRA

How the Arts transform STEM to STEAM at Fort Pierce Central High School A classroom is more than four walls with tables, chairs, and learners. In a STEAM classroom, an art studio merges with a scientific laboratory. Fort Pierce Central High School Ceramics teacher, Doctoral Candidate, and Medici grant participant, Mrs. Katie Avra and her science collaborator Mrs. Laurie Morales, Honors Biology teacher, use arts-integrated lessons to academically support science achievement and artistic growth. Successful arts integration into STEM is the focus of the four-year federal PDAE Medici Grant in St. Lucie County. … Read More

An Act of Kindness Can Make a Stranger’s Day!

March 1, 2021 By KATHERINE AVRA

A recent random act of kindness was shared on the campus of Fort Pierce Central High School. Cobra student Je’Vaughn Elaissant-Estime set out with a simple goal during the recent Valentine’s Day. When asked by staff, Elaissant-Estime replied: “I just wanted to make someone’s day by being KIND.”? He did not know the student. He randomly chose a person on campus to give a gift of kindness. His act of kindness made the student’s day. #Pride Makes the Difference

A Memory, A Moment, An Inspiration: One Teacher Inspires FPC through Photography

February 22, 2021 By KATHERINE AVRA

Steven Shotola may be a science teacher, but he has an eye for photography and the heart for inspiration. Each week he carefully selects an uplifting image to share with his Cobra Family at Fort Pierce Central High School. “I have been very grateful that our Principal Ms. Miller-Buchanan allows me to post an email “Photo of the Week” to the staff. I have realized over the years that maintaining a positive attitude towards teaching, no matter what the challenges are, is the key to building positive relationships and the key to constant school improvement” Mr. Shotola remarks. Both avid … Read More

Social Emotional Learning Through Art at Fort Pierce Central

September 28, 2020 By KATHERINE AVRA

Fort Pierce Central High School Ceramics 1 class is working on social-emotional learning while making Emoji Rattles. Mrs. Avra’s students researched, sketched, and created their own personal version of Emoji’s. As a percussive instrument with decorative features, each rattle is as unique as our art students. Self-expression and emotional mindfulness are experienced throughout the artistic, creative process.