Monday, September 8, 2014

Jackson-Feild has new modular classrooms

After much anticipation - not to mention great need - our two new modular classrooms are up and running and will house our vocational education classes.  

For years, we have been providing classes in Food Occupation & Safety and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Because we did not have a dedicated space for the food occupation classes, they were frequently moved around campus much to the detriment of consistency and continuity. One of our new modular classrooms is specifically designed and equipped for the food occupation curriculum.

The other new classroom will house a horticulture program that is being reintroduced. In years past, we had a horticulture program that was extremely popular among our students. Due to the death of the horticulture teacher, the program unfortunately was suspended. We are thrilled to be able to bring back this educational program that had been so popular and successful.

We are so very blessed to have a donor who provided the funding for these classrooms. The equipment and materials were purchased with donations from foundations, civic and service clubs, and individuals. Every day, we see the positive results brought about through the generosity of so many people and we thank each and every donor.

However, even with this new addition we still need more classroom space. We are currently working to raise funds for another modular classroom building and hope to have it in place before the end of the current school year.