2018 Spring Course Catalog Adult Evening EDUCATION a publication of the Wake County Public School System

New Location! Fuquay-Varina MS

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LIFELONG LEARNING WITH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS wcpss.net/adult-edu Welcome! Handcrafted Soap Lifelong Learning with Community Schools is a program of Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) where you can enjoy courses that are educational, recreational, cultural, civic, and social in nature. Check out our Adult Evening Education catalog published three times per year (fall, spring, and summer) available in libraries, schools, community centers, and select businesses throughout the county. If you're 16 years old to 109 years young, you're invited to come grow and learn with us!

Lifelong Learning Program Calendar Spring 2018 Semester: Holidays: Monday-Thursday, January 15 Martin Luther King Day January 4-May 3

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2 Adult Evening Education — Fall 2017 www.wcpss.net/adult-edu Inside the Catalog: CONTENTS Popular Demand Classes Registration Info 36 Sites and Directions 38 FAQs 39 Registration Instructions

Courses 4 Arts and Crafts Run a business for next to nothing. page 7 7 Career Skills 10 Communications 12 Computers 14 Cooking 15 Dance and Fitness 16 Decorating/Gardening 16 ESL Paint expressively with lessons taught page 17 25 Finance by a national award winning painter. 26 Health and Wellness 27 Languages 28 Personal Enrichment 31 Photography 32 Teacher CEU/Parent 34 Teens

Make money as a voice-over artist page 19 for commercials, radio, and more. Feature Programs 22 Free Family Academies 23 Teacher Certifi cations with NC State 24 Teaching Opportunities Adult Evening Education

Common Core Literacy Across the Disciplines

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Gain a career certifi cation page 21 in Medical and Wellness fi elds.

Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu 3 Arts and Crafts

Spotlight

Painting Seascapes and Landscapes in Sharp Focus

What people are saying... “ Great, knowledgeable guidance throughout the process of creating an oil painting start to fi nish. ” - Marlene Bush Classical Oil Painting Techniques of the Masters ARTS AND CRAFTS ARTS Painting with Marcelle Classical Oil Painting Techniques of the New Oil Painting Without Drawing Masters Materials $ Materials $ Want to learn a technique for painting fast and loose Immerse yourself in this comprehensive painting class without really drawing? Learn a "wipe out" technique using to scale and draw from a smaller photograph to a larger a Q-tip and rag to establish the elements in the painting. canvas with absolute accuracy. Mix an underpainting palette Learn how much pressure to use in order to establish and apply the paint. If doing a portrait, learn how to mix diff erent values and after these are established, continue and apply fl esh color. Also included are techniques for to paint the elements as you usually would. The painting glazing, learning to see values/shades, giving volume to just seems to emerge from the canvas. This technique is objects that make them look three dimensional, making good for either still life, fl owers or landscape and is lots of objects recede, color mixing, and much more. Marcelle fun, producing a quality piece of art. Marcelle Hooks, the Hooks is a talented instructor who uses the Masters instructor, provides reference photographs from which technique which is an easy-to-follow academic approach. to work, or you may bring your own. There are many All skill levels welcome. Regular or water mixable oils, only. demonstrations and much personal instruction. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Marcelle Hooks, at 919-906-2636 for more information. Provider, Marcelle Hooks, at 919-906-2636 for more information.

Sanderson HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | T | 1/9-2/27 | $125 Sanderson HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | T | 3/13-4/24 | $115

Marcelle Hooks, a 20-year veteran artist and instructor in Raleigh, NC, celebrates art of all kinds with a concentration in oil fi gure and portraiture. She began her formal art education at Meredith College, studying under nationally acclaimed artists as Frank Covino, Daniel Greene, Ben Konis, Mary Whyte, Rick McClure, William Jameson, and James Sulkowski. Today, her work appears in private collections in both the United States and abroad.

4 Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu Spotlight

Calligraphy 101 What people are saying... Instructor was very knowledgeable, and the “class was small enough for individual attention. Instructor very encouraging. ” -Jody Greer, Calligraphy 101 ARTS AND CRAFTS

Calligraphy with Jessica Calligraphy 101 Copperplate Calligraphy Materials $ Materials $ This 12-hour beginner’s calligraphy class will cover three This 12-hour beginner’s calligraphy class will cover lettering styles—italic, uncial, and copperplate. The class copperplate calligraphy. The class will give you a history of will give you a history of letter styles, how to care and letter styles, how to care and adjust the penholder, as well adjust the penholder, as well as exercises, instructions, and as exercises, instructions, and practice sheets. Cover each practice sheets. Cover each letter group and discuss letter letter group and discuss letter formations and variations. formations and variations. Practice pen and nib control. Practice pen and nib control. Discuss paper, ink, and overall Discuss paper, ink, and overall construction of words. construction of words. This class taught by calligrapher This class taught by calligrapher Jessica Yee will give you Jessica Yee will give you an engaging introduction to the an engaging introduction to the beautiful vintage art of beautiful vintage art of calligraphy. Register early. This class calligraphy. Register early. This class fi lls up fast. Overfl ow fi lls up fast. Overfl ow students will be wait listed for the students will be wait listed for the next session. Contact the next session. Contact the provider for a supply list. provider for a supply list. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, The Oblique Pen at 919-650-3135 for more information. Provider, The Oblique Pen, at 919-650-3135 for more information. Sanderson HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | T | 2/6-3/13 | $125 Fuquay-Varina MS | 6:30-8:30 PM | T | 3/20-4/24 | $125

Jessica Yee has studied and practiced calligraphy for the past 20 years. She started with broad edge and Copperplate style scripts such as Carolingian, Uncial, Spencerian, and Batarde, moving on to the many variations. A few years ago, she began studying pointed pen and fell in love with the fl uid script styles as they reminded her of her grandmother’s elegant handwriting. A lover of letters, she wants to teach you this fi ne, vintage art form to make your next event unique and memorable.

Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu 5 Handcrafted Soap

New Jewelry Making Basics Materials $ Discover the basic techniques for designing and making your own jewelry. Work on diff erent ways to string various kinds of beads and make stunning necklaces. Then craft beautiful earrings to match. All materials included in the course cost. Prepay at mkt.com/specialgifts. 10% discount for WCPSS employees. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Mari Fitz-Wynn, at 919-376-6913 for more information.

Sanderson HS | 8:00-9:30 PM | T | 2/6-3/13 | $125

New Ring Making Materials $ Create your own beautiful fashion rings using baubles,

ARTS AND CRAFTS ARTS buttons, and beads with two diff erent types of jewelry wire. All materials included in the course cost. Prepay at mkt. com/specialgifts. 10% discount for WCPSS employees. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Mari Fitz-Wynn, at 919-376-6913 for more information.

Sanderson HS | 6:30-8:00 PM | T | 2/6-3/13 | $150 Handcrafted Soap New Unique Polymer Clay Mokume Gane Materials $ Technique Creating beautiful soap is much easier than you think! Materials $ Carolyn Zahnow, owner of Shore Soap, will lead you Have fun using the ancient Japanese wood grain technique through the steps of making handcrafted soap. You will with polymer clay to create fabulous lapel pins, covered ink use soap bases to create various shapes. You’ll also add pens, and more! All materials included in the course cost. colorant (mica is preferred) for colors and fragrance and/ Prepay at mkt.com/specialgifts. 10% discount for WCPSS or essential oils to fragrance your soap. All materials are employees. included in the course cost. Leave with two soaps which you 'designed.' See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Mari Fitz-Wynn, at 919-376-6913 for more information. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Shore Soap, at 919-368-6286 for more information. Sanderson HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | T | 3/20-4/24 | $145 Wake Forest HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | T | 1/9 | $48 Sanderson HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | T | 2/20 | $48 Leesville HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | M | 3/19 | $48 Athens Dr HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | T | 4/24 | $48 Millbrook HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | W | 5/2 | $48

Handcrafted Soap

Watercolor Loose and Fun turn to page 17

6 Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu Career Skills

Spotlight Event Planning with Lisa Wedding and Event Planning 101 Turn your love for wedding and event planning into a career! Have you always DREAMED of owning your own wedding and event planning business? Are you the ‘Go-To” planner for all of your family and friends’ events? If you answered yes, then this informative course is for you!!! This course will cover 1) Duties and responsibilities of a wedding and event planner 2) Vendor relations and the importance of New I Want to Use Social Media to Sell a networking 3) The budget and the consultations: Who pays for what? 4) Timeline: What you need to do and when you Product or Service need to do it. 5) Planning and coordinating the wedding Materials $ rehearsal, ceremony and reception 6) Wedding customs and Get your business noticed on social media. Every post traditions 7) “How to Be” wedding etiquette and protocol you make is an opportunity to connect with potential 8) Insights from expert guest speakers and class project 9) customers. You will learn how to leverage your social media And everything else you need to know to start your business to reach your target audience directly. You will facilitate and today! improve the communication between your brand and your customer. What are you waiting for? Sign up today! See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Lisa Jacobs, at 919-349-5462 for more information. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, TooMuchTV, at 919-744-4388 for more information. Millbrook HS | 6:30-9:00 PM | M | 2/19-3/26 | $150 Wake Forest HS | 6:30-8:00 PM | Th | 2/8-4/5 | $275 CAREER SKILLS

What people are saying... Run a Business for Next to Nothing This class allowed me to properly budget each This class teaches individuals, small business owners, home- “ event while strategically planning an entire event. based business owners, and entrepreneurs how to run a ” business for little to no money using virtual and web-based -Demetrius McLeod, Wedding and Event Planning 101 systems. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Ophelia Burwell Inc., at 919-332-4750 for more Lisa Jacobs is the owner of information. Lisa Jacobs Special Events, an Sanderson HS | 6:30-9:00 PM | T | 2/20 | $59 event planning and marketing Reedy Crk MS | 6:30-9:00 PM | Th | 4/26 | $59 company. Her specialties and services include budget and organizational management, venue and vendor selection, logistics and bespoke management, ceremony and reception planning, fl oral arrangement, linens and rentals, music and entertainment and photography. An impeccable planner with an infectiously fun personality, students should prepare to be delighted. You’ll have more fun than you can imagine while learning comprehensively what is involved in being a wedding and event planner.

Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu 7 Project Management Workshop Series New Project Management: An Introduction New Project Management: Managing the Better than a Project Management Bootcamp, this course Project Schedule will explore the project lifecycle as well as the organization Keeping track of the activities in your project is the key to and role of the project team--IN DETAIL. The instructor, Dr. keep it on-track and on-time. In this course, we will take a Shere McClamb, is Chair of the Communications and Public deep dive into how to turn you work breakdown structure Speaking CoP and a member of the Project Management into actionable activities in your project’s plan. Institute. Learn from this results-driven, detailed instructor See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the step-by-step what's involved in no-fail project management. Provider, Shere McClamb, at 919-437-3646 for more information. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Shere McClamb, at 919-437-3646 for more information. Millbrook HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | MW | 2/19-2/28 | $65

Millbrook HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | MW | 1/8-1/17 | $80 New Project Management: Quality Matters New Project Management: Determining Cost The quality and continuous improvement—that’s what it’s all about. The work that results from your project is a direct and Working with a Budget refl ection of how well the project is managed. This course Determining and controlling the cost of a project often examines the importance of quality standards, tools to determines its success. We have all heard that the goal is manage quality in the project life cycle, how to identify and to bring a project in ahead of schedule and under-budget. track quality, and how to perform quality assurance. In this lesson, you will estimate the cost of the project and how you need to spend that money for best outcomes. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Shere McClamb, at 919-437-3646 for more information. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Millbrook HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | MW | 4/9-4/18 | $65 Provider, Shere McClamb, at 919-437-3646 for more information.

Millbrook HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | MW | 3/19-3/28 | $65 CAREER SKILLS Live Your Song—Creating a Business that Makes a Diff erence New Project Management: Exploring the Materials $ Project Scope See Personal Enrichment, page 28. Explore how to draw a fence around your project. In this course, you will examine the scope of a project by How To Create Your Own Beauty Brand describing, planning, understanding, and controlling the Materials $ work required to fence your project in. See Personal Enrichment, page 28. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Shere McClamb, at 919-437-3646 for more information. Voice-Overs...Now Is Your Time! Millbrook HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | MW | 2/5-2/14 | $65 See Communications, page 19.

8 Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu Spotlight Medical Billing with Vision Medical

Medical Billing I and II

New Instagram for Business: Growth Hacks and Tactics Using Instragram for business? There's more to it than just posting cutesy photos and motivational quotes if you want measurable results to create an engaged online audience. In this course, you will learn how to properly set up your Instagram account for your business and create your visuals. Whether selling products or services, showcasing company culture, or increasing brand awareness, you'll Medical Billing I & II explore the diff erent ways to use the platform. Get your start in a thriving career path. Enjoy learning from Second, you'll learn the right tools and tactics to grow your a knowledgeable, attentive, and caring instructor while Instagram following. This includes eff ective automation gaining the knowledge you need in this two-part series. tools, hashtag strategies, and photography techniques. The fi rst part will cover the fi ve modules of medical billing, You'll also learn how to integrate Instagram stories and HIPAA compliance, insurance/commercial billing, customer Instagram Live to boost engagement and generate web service, and collections. Walk away understanding insurance traffi c and potential sales. verifi cation, claim submission, commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. Part two will cover claim follow-up To register visit https://sheer-social.ticketleap.com/ and refunds. A certifi cate of completion will be provided at instagram-for-business-growth-hacks--tactics/ the culmination of class. Register online for this class and CAREER SKILLS pay by credit or debit card on the fi rst night. Checks and See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Alice Fuller, at 919-322-8508 for more information. money orders cannot be accepted. Athens Dr HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | T | 2/6-2/20 | $125 See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Vision Medical Billing Services, at 919-521-6480 for more information.

Millbrook HS | 6:30-9:00 PM | M | 1/15-2/19 | $230 Millbrook HS | 6:30-9:00 PM | M | 3/5-4/9 | $230 Certifi cate Classes What people are saying... “ Gwen is an awesome instructor and kept the class interesting and fun. ” -Denise Morgan, Medical Billing I and II

As sole proprietor of Vision Medical Billing Services (VMBS), Gwendolyn Thompson has over 13 years of medical billing experience. She started VMBS to support providers with reimbursement challenges and prospective students in their knowledge quest. She covers medical billing for emergency room physicians, family practice, radiology and pharmacy. turn to page 21

Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu 9 Communications

Dive into the world of Philosophy New Philosophy 101 New Philosophy and Film A survey class dedicated to exposing interested adult A class focused on exploring philosophical ideas contained students to the central fi gures of Western philosophy, the in movies. This class is for cinema buff s, philosophy diff ering branches of philosophy and the progress of ideas geeks and people who just love watching and talking over time. This course will include reading assignments, about movies. This class will explore the biggest topics in quizzes and essays as well as a fi nal (written) exam. The philosophy – consciousness, reality, politics, and language class period will be 55 minutes, subdivided into a 30 – through analysis and interpretation of diff erent movies minute lecture and a 20 minute Socratic Method session. over 11 weeks. This class will encourage students to interpret Reading assignments will be drawn primarily from the fi lms philosophically and glean meaning from cinema. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy and other reading Students will be expected to watch relevant clips from the assignments will be given by the instructor. By the end of movie (with links provided by the instructor) and write and the class all students will be able to adequately diff erentiate converse philosophically about what they have observed. the diff erent branches of philosophy and will be familiar This class will combine lectures, class discussion and with a birds eye view of the progress of ideas in western media viewing. Cinema has arguably become humanity's civilization. premiere art form and the messages it contains can be extremely powerful, complex and weighty. Examining those See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the messages through philosophical means can provide us with Provider, Keifer Wynn, at 984-218-4609 for more information. tremendous insight into ourselves and our world. Athens Dr HS | 6:30-7:45 PM | M | 1/22-3/26 | $125 See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Keifer Wynn, at 984-218-4609 for more information.

Athens Dr HS | 7:00-8:30 PM | T | 1/23-4/10 | $140

Voice-Overs...Now Is Your Time!

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10 Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu Memoir Writing Memoir Writing It doesn't matter if you're a famous politician, suburban homemaker or someone in between, the fact is you have a personal story worth telling. Whether you want to honor someone who's made a diff erence in your life, heal old wounds, document unique experiences, record your family history, or leave a legacy to future generations, "Memoir Writing" is a comprehensive step-by-step guide that will demystify the process of fi nally putting your story on paper. Through varied writing exercises, sharpen your instincts and hone your storytelling. The course will cover voice, character, scene development, structure, editing, and incorporating feedback. Receive individualized guidance from instructor Natalie Hill, a noted composition professor and professional writer. If you need a boost to start writing or have a memoir in the making, you're welcome to attend. Become a self-published author. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the New Enhancing Your Memoir: More Show, Provider, Natalie Hill, at 919-637-3733 for more information. Less Tell Athens Dr HS | 6:45-9:15 PM | W | 4/11-4/25 | $85 Materials $ You have a story to tell! to beef up your memoir by strengthening your writing skills and actively work towards Memory Books 101 making your story more alluring. You will learn to craft scenes Make collaborative memory books to honor, remember, within your writing that will help the reader better visualize celebrate, or appreciate someone. Through class instruction, what you're wanting to get across as well as identify with you individual exercises, and refl ection, select a theme, decide as a person. You'll develop voice, mood, setting, character, on the content, and collect contributions from friends and point-of-view, plot, description, dialogue, and theme. Share family. Ideally, individuals will have access to a computer, your work with classmates and receive one-on-one guidance tablet, or smart phone and a printer. Otherwise, letters can from instructor and professional writer, Suzanne Miller. be hand written and mailed, asking family and friends to Everyone has a story to tell. Let "Memoir Writing" help provide information for the book. Finish the book in class you write yours today. Required text: Mary Karr's The Art of with heartwarming results to give as a treasured, lifetime Memoir. gift. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Suzanne Miller, at 706-469-7057 for more information. Provider, Memory Books, LLC, at 919-632-9416 for more information. Sanderson HS | 6:30-8:00 PM | T | 1/30-3/6 | $125 Sanderson HS | 7:00-8:30 PM | T | 1/16-2/27 | $50 I Want to Publish a Book Want to become a self-published author? Children's books, New Promote and Market Your Book cookbooks, and memory books are all great concepts Materials $ Do you know the most powerful ways to promote and market in this course that teaches you how to publish your own your book? This course will help you amplify your eff orts, knowledge. You'll begin with your concept and work creating interest and buzz about your work. You will learn the through the process to complete a book. Leave the course basics of writing a good press release and how to use social with either a softcover or hardback book that is sure to media to increase publicity. You will have the opportunity to impress. discuss your work and brainstorm ideas with the group, while See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the receiving feedback from the instructor. Provider, TooMuchTV, at 919-744-4388 for more information. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the

Millbrook HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | W | 2/7-4/11 | $225 Provider, Oluwunmi Ariyo, at 919-333-1783 for more information. COMMUNICATIONS Wake Forest HS | 6:30-8:00 PM | Th | 4/19 | $54

What people are saying... “ The instructor was experienced and knowledgeable Register Now! about tools needed. Applications, programs, websites.” -Bobby Emory, I Want to Publish a Book

Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu 11 Computers COMPUTERS

New Become a Pro Blogger Or Just Create New Creating Content and Teaching in the One For Fun Digital Classroom Materials $ Materials $ Let www.TeachTechU.com help you start a blogging side Create powerful learning opportunities in the modern job or help you begin one to connect with the world in classroom. In this course, you will learn how to use fun ways. Blogging is one of the easiest ways to express technology in your classroom, even if your school and promote your ideas, your dreams, your goals, and/or technological resources are limited. Each class session your business. Take this class and learn how to create and you will learn a new technology platform and practice produce your own basic or advanced blog. Each student will creating digital content and lesson plans. You will learn leave the course with a shiny new blog that is fully formed, how to take your own curriculum materials and convert designed, connected to social media, and growing with them into digital lessons. Immediately integrate what you content that you create each week. If you've ever wanted learn into your classrooms! After using the tools, return to blog and didn't know where to start, this is the course each week and work with other teachers on how best to for you. Want to become a Pro Social Media Mogul or learn continue use in your classrooms. This course is particularly how to connect with family and friends? Look for the social helpful for teachers who need to boost their knowledge media course the same night! and confi dence with digital tools. NC teachers MUST be ready for the digital competencies required for continued See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the licensing.. Earn CEUs and learn the tools to make your Provider, TeachTechU at 919-916-8939 for more information. content, classroom management, and work/life balance Leesville HS | 6:30-7:30 PM | M | 2/12-3/5 | $90 more effi cient. Bring a WiFi-capable laptop! CEUs=0.8 Leesville HS | 6:30-7:30 PM | M | 4/2-4/23 | $90 See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, TeachTechU at 919-916-8939 for more information. New Become a Social Media Mogul or Just Leesville HS | 7:00-9:00 PM | Th | 2/15-3/8 | $150 Post For Fun Leesville HS | 7:00-9:00 PM | Th | 4/5-4/26 | $150 Materials $ Let www.TeachTechU.com help you fi gure out how to connect with others on social media. Facebook, Twitter, New The Internet and Social Media for Instagram, and other social media platforms are all free Beginners ways to express and promote your ideas, your dreams, your Materials $ goals, and/or your business. Take this class and learn how to It's Ok. Raise your hand and admit it—you are about as web jump on the social media train and ride it to wherever you savvy as someone in 1990. By the way, the world wide web want to go. Each student will leave the course with a social hadn't even been created then. If web surfi ng sounds like media presence, having learned how to create accounts no fun—If emailing makes no sense to you—If Facebook and post on all of the most popular social media platforms. and Twitter seem alien—then www.TeachTechU.com has a Create Facebook pages for your group or business. Learn class just for you. Come and learn how to safely negotiate how to make money from your social media presence. From websites, email services, and the scary old social media beginner to advanced tips, you will be ready to become the hubs like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This course is for next big thing. Want to become a Pro Blogger or learn how brave beginners who are ready to dip their toes in and get to blog in order to connect with family and friends? Look started but have no idea where to begin. Begin here. One for the blogging course the same night! class. One day. You'll walk away feeling like it’s...2005! Bring your laptop or other digital device. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, TeachTechU at 919-916-8939 for more information. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, TeachTechU at 919-916-8939 for more information. Leesville HS | 7:45-8:45 PM | M | 2/12-3/5 | $90 Millbrook HS | 6:30-8:00 PM | M | 3/26 | $50 Leesville HS | 7:45-8:45 PM | M | 4/2-4/23 | $90 Leesville HS | 6:30-8:00 PM | Th | 5/3 | $50 12 Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu COMPUTERS

I Want to Use Social Media to Sell a Product WordPress for Beginners or Service Materials $ Want to build a website? Let Christopher Zirkle teach you Get your business noticed on social media. Every post you how to build a WordPress.com website. Explore all of the make is an opportunity to connect with potential customers. dashboard functions and all advanced features. Don’t know You will learn how to leverage your social media to reach code? No worries. You won’t need it. Bring a WiFi-capable your target audience directly. You will facilitate and improve laptop and the content for your website. Contact the the communication between your brand and your customer. instructor if you do not have a computer at czirkle@wcpss. What are you waiting for? Sign up today! net. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, TooMuchTV, at 919-744-4388 for more information. Provider, Christopher Zirkle at 919-720-3809 for more information. Wake Forest HS | 6:30-8:00 PM | Th | 2/8-4/5 | $275 Fuquay-Varina MS | 7:00-9:00 PM | T | 3/27-4/3 | $50 New Lights! Camera! And Life Stream! Producing Your Own Live Video Show New WordPress Website Design Materials $ Materials $ Video, especially live video, is fast becoming a leading Learn how to build a website or blog in WordPress with tool of engagement in social media. Facebook, Twitter, guidance from computer instructor, Christopher Zirkle. In Instagram and mobile apps like Periscope all see the value this hands-on class, you'll learn how to install WordPress in live video. You can benefi t, too. and confi gure it for SEO, design a WordPress theme, create In this class, you'll learn how to use live video to grow an an ecommerce website, and publish your images and posts online audience, generate business leads, or complement with the open-source WordPress content management your branding eff orts. system. Leave with a polished and professional website. Camera shy? You'll explore on-camera techniques and tips Bring your laptop with WiFi capability. to help you get more comfortable being on camera, so you See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the can better connect with your audience. Provider, Christopher Zirkle at 919-720-3809 for more You'll learn the best tools to use to create professional information. looking shows with little to no budget and how to monetize your live video content. Fuquay-Varina MS | 7:00-9:00 PM | T | 2/27-3/20 | $100 To register, visit https://sheer-social.ticketleap.com/lights- camera-and-live-stream/ Google Tools for Educators (Beginner) See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the CEUs=1.0 Provider, Alice Fuller, at 919-322-8508 for more information. See Teacher CEU/Parenting, page 33. Athens Dr HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | T | 1/16-1/30 | $125 New Instagram for Business: Growth Hacks and Tactics Materials $ See Computers, page 9.

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Basic Knife Skills Basic Knife Skills Materials $ Slice, chop, mince, dice, brunoise, batonnet, and julienne your way to cutting perfection. In this class, learn the basic care and handling of various knives, so you feel confi dent maneuvering on the cutting board like a pro. Learn which knife works best for you and hear tips to keep your cutlery sharp. Bring your own knives, if you have them. Otherwise, the chef will have knives you may use. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Foodamentally Sound, at 919-272-3827 for more information. What people are saying... Sanderson HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | T | 1/30 | $39 Sanderson HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | T | 2/27 | $39 “I liked everything. The instructor is fantastic.” Sanderson HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | T | 3/27 | $39 -Aurea Rodriguez, Basic Knife Skills

New Cake Decorating Materials $

COOKING Cakes are the centerpiece of any party, and you can learn how to decorate them with professional results! In this hands-on class, explore cake decorating techniques such as applying buttercream and fi llings; leveling cakes; piping; and working with fondant, gum paste, royal icing, and cake decorating tools. Learn to make roses and other fl owers as well as what's trending in cake decorating. Professional cake decorator Angela Daniel will take you carefully through the steps of cake decorating, so you leave with the confi dence to make cake designs that wow friends and family! Students share food costs. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Mable's Sweet Table at 443-629-0348 for more information.

Leesville HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | Th | 2/8-3/15 | $100

How to Operate A Home-Based Bakery Micro Course In the kitchen with How to Operate a Home-Based Bakery-Micro Course is designed for bakers who want to learn to operate a Rebecca NEW! successful home-based bakery. The class curriculum will cover the Department of Agriculture’s compliance regulations and the kitchen inspection process; recipe development and packaging requirements; food storage, food safety and sanitation; online sales, along with practical advertising suggestions; and strategies for marketing your home-based bakery. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Foodpreneur Institute, at 919-412-9158 for more information. turn to page 20 Reedy Crk MS | 7:00-9:30 PM | Th | 4/5-4/26 | $174

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Spotlight Chair Yoga with My-Hao

New Boom Fitness: Getting the Mid-Life Population Moving Materials $ Join this no-impact moving party. Reduce the loss of muscle, strengthen your body, and reduce injury as your New Therapeutic Chair Yoga body ages. Get your blood pumping to increase the oil Materials $ fl owing through your human engine. Bring a towel and a Using the body's anatomy, Chair Yoga helps alleviate water bottle. Wear sneakers. the typical complaints of pain in major muscle groups: neck, shoulders, back, hips, and knee joints. Each specifi c See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the movement increases the body's ability to reduce stress, Provider, Michael Davis, at 919-649-3697 for more information.

increase self-awareness, and promote movement. You'll DANCE AND FITNESS Athens Dr HS | 6:30-7:30 PM | MW | 1/29-3/7 | $125 begin to pay attention to your posture, breathing, and body alignment for overall improved health as Chair Yoga principles are integrated into the body, mind, and spirit. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Tai Chi with Howie Provider, My Hao Tran, at 919-210-0324 for more information.

Sanderson HS | 6:30-7:30 PM | T | 1/23-3/27 | $180

New Partner Posture Alignment Materials $ See Health and Wellness, page 27.

My Hao Tran is the owner of All To Heal which emphasizes the importance of the whole person. Develop optimum quality of life with regular therapeutic massage and yoga sessions. Receive support on your journey to wholeness by integrating your body, mind, and spirit. My Hao holds a certifi cation in Medical Arts Massage and is registered with the North Carolina State Board Massage. She also studied the art of massage and yoga extensively in Thailand and is certifi ed by the Kripalu Yoga and Health Center. turn to page 18

Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu 15 Decorating and Gardening DECORATING AND GARDENING DECORATING New Beekeeping for Beginners Gain an introduction to beekeeping aimed at the backyard beekeeping hobbyist. This course will cover the basics of New Backyard Chickens 101 honeybee behavior, equipment required, local ordinances, Thinking about bringing home some feathered friends? This and a hands-on practicum on handling bees using class will teach you the basics, from selecting housing and the instructor's hives. Free copy of the 'The Backyard chicks to challenges such as managing illnesses. You will Beekeeper' by Kim Flottum included! Plus, instructor leave prepared to bring home your fi rst fl ock! William Cole will provide information on what and where to obtain beekeeping equipment to start your own hive by See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, April Lee, at 252-339-6128 for more information. spring! Fuquay-Varina MS | 6:30-8:30 PM | T | 1/16 | $36 See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, William Cole, at 919-522-5733 for more information. Athens Dr HS | 6:30-9:00 PM | M | 1/8-3/12 | $115

ESL

ESL ESL /ABE Expanding Reading & Vocabulary

ESL classes are for non-English speaking persons who Call Wake Tech at 919-334-1501 for more information. want to improve their English speaking skill. ESL also off ers students opportunities to increase reading, writing, Athens Dr HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | MTWTh | 1/8-6/14 | $0 and comprehension skills. Classes assist students in pre- * New student registrations on 1/8, 1/9, 2/12, 4/9, 4/30. Please note, no ESL/ABE classes at Athens Dr HS 4/2-4/6. employment preparation, community interaction, cultural enrichment, and professional advancement. Call Wake Tech at 919-334-1501 for more information. Athens Dr HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | MTWTh | 1/8-6/14 | $0 *New student registrations on 1/8, 1/9, 2/12, 4/9, 4/30.

Millbrook HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | MTWTh | 1/4-6/14 | $0 *New and Continuing students register on 1/8, 1/9, 1/22, 2/5, 4/9, 4/10, 4/23. Please note, no ESL classes at Millbrook HS 4/2-4/6 and 5/17.

There is no charge for most ESL classes. Call Wake Tech at 919-334-1501 for more information or visit esl.waketech.edu. DECORATING AND GARDENING DECORATING 16 Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu Features Painting with Ryan Watercolor Loose and Fun FEATURES

New Watercolor Loose and Fun Watercolor Loose and Fun - Demonstration Materials $ Explore the properties of the unique watercolor medium. Learn how to paint expressively with lessons taught by nationally award winning painter Ryan Fox. The class will cover numerous watercolor techniques including wet-into- wet, wet-into-dry, intentional water blossoms, and more. Designed for students of all levels. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Ryan Fox Painting at 919-645-8345 for more information.

Sanderson HS | 7:00-9:00 PM | T | 3/13-4/17 | $125 Leesville HS | 7:00-9:00 PM | Th | 3/15-4/19 | $125 Ryan Fox is a renowned watercolorist with works displayed throughout North Carolina and beyond. He teaches at several locations, including Jerry’s Artarama in Raleigh. His award winning watercolor paintings have appeared in the Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors, What people are saying... American Watercolor Society, Watercolor Society of North Carolina, Pittsburgh Watercolor Society, and Illinois Ryan does a great job demonstrating and is very Watercolor Society shows. His work has been featured in “generous with his knowledge. Very encouraging. ” Splash 15 and 16 hardcover books published by F+W Media. -Lois Blasberg, Watercolor Loose and Fun Join Ryan to unlock the mystery of making beautifully layered watercolor paintings.

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Tai Chi with Howie

Beginning Tai Chi--Basics and 24 Movement Form FEATURES

Beginning Tai Chi— Basics and 24 Movement New Introduction to Qigong/Tai Chi Form Energetics Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese Internal Martial Art This unique class will look at many approaches and that enables you to rediscover your natural fl ow and exercises from the Chinese healing traditions of Qigong and rhythm through movement. Classes will look at the many Tai Chi silk reeling and single movement exercises. Designed dimensions of Yang style Tai Chi Chuan. Explore the to stretch the joints, tendons and muscles, students focus classical 24 movement form, and use it to build a strong on fl exibility and balance while opening the energetic fl ow core through correct structure, basic exercises, and body within the body. This class is an excellent complement to alignment practices. Wear cotton clothes and thin-soled, the Tai Chi class as it prepares and relaxes the body and fl exible shoes. brings awareness to energies inherent in Tai Chi practice. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Howard Gottfried, at 631-974-2462 for more Provider, Howard Gottfried, at 631-974-2462 for more information. information.

Reedy Crk MS | 7:30-9:00 PM | Th | 1/25-4/26 | $210 Reedy Crk MS | 6:30-7:30 PM | Th | 1/25-4/26 | $180

Beginning Tai Chi--Basics and 24 Movement Form Howie Gottfried is a passionate practitioner of Tai Chi since 1991 and has been teaching the art since 1997. Wishing to deepen his knowledge, Howie spent eight years in China studying with Dr. Wang Zhi Xiang, an internationally renowned Tai Chi teacher. Howie brings to the classes an extensive understanding of many aspects of Tai Chi including forms, energies, principles, and martial art. Commitment to Tai Chi aids in balance, body awareness, fl exibility, and relaxation.

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Voice-Overs with Such a Voice

Voice-Overs...Now Is Your Time! FEATURES

What people are saying... “Instructor was knowledgeable and excited about the topic. Loved the chance to practice.” -Tiff any Draughn, Watercolor Loose and Fun

Voice-overs…Now Is Your Time In what could be one of the most enlightening two hours you’ve ever spent, this class will show you how YOU could actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, fi lms, and videos! Most people go about it the wrong way. In this class, you will learn about a unique, outside-of-the-box way to cash in on one of the most lucrative full or part-time careers out there! This is a business that you can handle on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with practically no overhead! And NOW is the best time to make this happen as new companies are looking for new voices like never before. This exciting and fun class could be the game changer you’ve been looking for! See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Bridget Renshaw is a voice-over artist, comedy writer Provider, Such a Voice, at 802-275-0154 for more information. and comedian. With eight years of experience in the Sanderson HS | 7:00-9:00 PM | T | 4/17 | $35 voice-over industry, you’ve heard Bridget Renshaw’s voice in commercials, animations, voice dubbing, corporate Millbrook HS | 7:00-9:00 PM | W | 4/18 | $35 videos, eLearning and video games. She has voiced many commercials for companies including Samsung, Audible, Transitions Lenses, Scholastic, Simple Skincare, and Classic Mazda. Spanish Telenovela English translations and character work on various video games, eLearning projects and animated videos are also common occurrences in Bridget’s day-to-day voice-over routine. Bridget loves to teach others and talk to people about following their passions in life, especially voice-over!

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New Classic French Dishes New Basic Baking Materials $ Materials $ Take a tour of France through the sensory experiences of Bake it perfectly every time! Chef Rebecca Smith great food. From poultry and sauces to macaron soirees, demystifi es bakeware, pan preparation and measuring discover the tantalizing textures of this rich food culture. techniques. This course will introduce you to basic skills and Familiar French dishes--think Julia Child--will be explored, techniques needed to make a variety of sweet and savory as well as lesser known recipes that are equally delicious. baked goods. You'll make cakes, pies, cookies and other Chef Rebecca Smith will give you a hands-on exploration in delicious pastries while learning baking fundamentals that Coq au vin, French onion soup, souffl és, clafoutis and much can be used to explore more advanced recipes. Students more. Students share food costs of about $75 each. share food costs that average around $50 each. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Rebecca Smith at 410-935-8198 for more information. Provider, Rebecca Smith at 410-935-8198 for more information.

Wake Forest HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | Th | 1/18-2/22 | $100 Wake Forest HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | T | 2/27-3/27 | $125

New Valentine's Day Candy Workshop Materials $ Just in time for Valentine's Day, candy making is a fun element to add to your culinary repertoire. In this one-night workshop, taught by long-time chef Rebecca Smith, make a box of treats for your sweetie or yourself. Better yet, bring your sweetie along and make a night of fun together. Learn how to temper chocolate to create yummy candy like truffl es and chocolate covered strawberries. All supplies needed are covered in the course cost. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Rebecca Smith at 410-935-8198 for more information.

Wake Forest HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | T | 2/13 | $50

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Certifi cate Classes

Medical Coding Certifi cation Pharmacy Technician Certifi cation FEATURES Materials $ Materials $ Be a part of the new hybrid Medical Coding training This hybrid program, conducted the fi rst night in class and program, conducted the fi rst night in class and thereafter thereafter online, trains individuals to eff ectively assist in online, to discover best practices for clinical documentation pharmaceutical preparations and complete daily required in ICD-10. Externship included! National AHIMA and NHA tasks in any pharmacy environment, although on the certifi cation exams available upon successful completion of job training is still a part of pharmacy training. Optional the course. externship available! National PTCB & NHA certifi cation exam available upon successful completion. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, MK Education, at 630-541-3600 for more information. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, MK Education, at 630-541-3600 for more information. Leesville HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | Th | 2/15-5/3 | $625 Leesville HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | Th | 1/4-5/3 | $499

Veterinary Assistant Certifi ed Personal Trainer Course Materials $ with Test Voucher Included! Students will be taught how to care for sick and injured animals in a veterinarian offi ce, clinic or animal hospital This personal trainer course is a great way to become a in this hybrid class, conducted the fi rst night in class and successful Certifi ed Personal Trainer with an option to thereafter, online. Students will learn client relations, offi ce complete an employer internship that can walk you into a and hospital procedures, animal nursing, exam room job! Included in this course is a complete 200-page student procedures (hospital sanitation, weight/tpr, animal handling workbook, access to online student study tools and test and restraining and preventative care protocols), surgical vouchers to take the Certifi ed Personal Trainer exams. prep and assisting, laboratory procedures, radiology and Tuesday night lectures will be held at Sanderson. Thursday pharmacology. night trainings will be held at Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness, 8300 Health Park Suite 125, Raleigh, NC 27615. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the CEUs=3.2 without internship or 6.2 if internship included. Provider, MK Education, at 630-541-3600 for more information. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Millbrook HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | W | 2/7-5/2 | $499 Provider, W.I.T.S., at 888-330-9487 for more information. Sanderson HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | TTh | 3/6-4/19 | $549 Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu 21 Features FEATURES

One-Night Workshops for Parents Visit www.wcpss.net/adult-edu or call the Provider, WCPSS Family Academy, at 919-533-7179 for more information.

College Readiness Preparing Your Child for the End of Grade Fuquay-Varina MS | 6:30-8:00 PM | T | 4/17 | $0 (EOG) Test Communicating with Your Teenagers Reedy Crk MS | 6:30-8:00 PM | Th | 4/12 | $0 Eff ectively Tips For Successful Parent-Teacher Fuquay-Varina MS | 6:30-8:00 PM | T | 2/13| $0 Conferences Identify Bullying and Protect Your Child Reedy Crk MS | 6:30-8:00 PM | Th | 2/8 | $0 from It Reedy Crk MS | 6:30-8:00 PM | Th | 3/8 | $0

*We regret that childcare is not available for the children of students of the Lifelong Learning program. Children and non-registered adults are not allowed on campus.

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What does extraordinary look like?

For NC State’s College of Education it is the face of every classroom teacher we graduate. We are creating an army of educators who are innovative and will go on to inspire future generations. That is the career of a teacher—impacting the world by teaching its children.

This is nothing less than extraordinary.

NC State. Think and Do. North Carolina Teachers of Excellence for All CHildren (NC TEACH) is designed to recruit, train, support, and retain mid-career professionals as they become licensed College of Education teachers in North Carolina. This program is Educate. Innovate. Inspire. for professionals who have non-education Learn more at ced.ncsu.edu/nc-teach degrees and would like to earn their Email [email protected] teaching license. Classes offered at Athens 919.513.2802 Drive High School.

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Become a Provider

Our program off ers you the opportunity to create classes and instruct students in a variety of areas, to include culinary art, Qualifi cations investing, marketing, sewing, photography, writing, painting, and homeownership, Strong marketing skills among many others. Expertise in your area of We invite all interested persons to apply, teaching interest but we are currently seeking teachers for these specifi c courses: An entrepreneurial spirit  Guitar  Basic Auto Repair A student-centered Creative Real Estate Investing  Stained Glass teaching approach  Floral Arranging  Sewing

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Spotlight Stock Options with Sam

Basic Stock Options Wealth Builder Materials $ Accelerate your wealth in the stock market through the New Creative Real Estate Investing time-tested Fort Knox Trading System. In this captivating class, discover powerful techniques to transform your Real estate is responsible for creating more wealth than any portfolio with profi table trades. Within reason, repair other type of investment! This course is designed for those most stocks that have lost value. Generate monthly of you who always wanted to learn real estate investing income, capture the potential upside appreciation in a but just don’t know where to start. You will learn insider stock, bulletproof your stocks for a guaranteed price, tips on how to locate, evaluate, structure and negotiate

make additional money when the stock market crashes, your investment like the pros. You will gain the expertise, FINANCE learn when to enter and exit, build your own buy and sell confi dence, and contacts to make your deal happen sooner signals, and more. Master these techniques to manage your and smoother. personal and retirement accounts without help. Sam Doctor See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the has more than 20 years experience teaching and building Provider, Financial Literacy Institute, at 984-220-8440 for wealth through the stock market. Bring a pocket calculator more information. and laptop (optional) to class. $20 discount for seniors and clergy and $45 discount for active and retired police Sanderson HS | 6:30-9:00 PM | T | 3/6-4/3 | $125 offi cers, fi re fi ghters, medics, military and government employees. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Sam Doctor, at 203-983-8075 for more information.

Wake Forest HS | 7:00-9:00 PM | T | 1/9-2/13 | $195

Sam Doctor has been a private consultant for more than 35 years. He began teaching stock market classes in 1996 to individuals as well as groups, fi rst in Westchester County, New York and starting in 2000, at West Hartford Continuing Education. He is passionate about helping people discover their ability to amass great wealth using the stock market. Register now to create a lasting legacy of fi nancial peace for yourself and your loved ones, and master powerful New Euro Buy and Drive techniques to independently manage your personal and Materials $ retirement accounts. See Personal Enrichment, page 28.

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American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED/ Pediatric Certify in CPR/AED and FIRST AID for adults and children. The course will include video presentations, instruction and multiple practice sessions. You will end the course with knowledge of how to act in an emergency for use on the job or in everyday life. The certifi cation will be good for two years and will be available online for printing or saving through the American Red Cross. $10 discount for teachers.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS HEALTH CEUs=0.5 See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the What people are saying... Provider, Julee S. Dickens, at 919-696-8304 for more information. “The course was quite informative and would Sanderson HS | 6:30-9:00 PM | T | 1/23-1/30 | $100 work for any given situation in life to aid and Wake Forest HS | 6:30-9:00 PM | TTh | 2/6-2/8 | $100 assist. ” Athens Dr HS | 6:30-9:00 PM | TTh | 3/6-3/8 | $100 -Michelle Willock, Sanderson HS | 6:30-9:00 PM | T | 4/17-4/24 | $100 American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED/Pediatric

New Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. Start Health and New Dr. Sears Prime Time Health Workshop Wellness Workshop The Prime Time Health workshop provides adults entering Join this interactive workshop created by Dr. Sears. Parents their “prime” with tools on how to change their life and of children between the ages of 3 and 12 will receive health as their body ages. Workshops consist of four better understanding of nutrients, vitamins, fats, and 90-minute sessions that will show a scientifi cally proven carbohydrates with the most positive impact on health plan to get the body to heal itself. Open your body’s and wellness. Enjoy exploring this new eating system with pharmacy, learn why and how grazing helps your digestiion snacks, recipes, and play ideas for adults and children. and other systems in the body. You will also cover ways and Understand nutrition labels and use smart shopping reasons why removing waste from your waist is important. techniques to aff ordably implement this program. This Make your heath your hobby and age happier and healthier class also includes valuable tips for teachers and coaches to from your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and on. The course includes an obtain optimum outcomes in school and in sports. interactive PowerPoint presentation, workbooks for each of the four sessions, snacks, activities, recipes and raffl es. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Raintree Nutrition Works!, at 919-637-8314 for more See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the information. Provider, Raintree Nutrition Works!, at 919-637-8314 for more information. Reedy Crk MS | 6:30-7:30 PM | Th | 2/15-3/22 | $205 Sanderson HS | 6:30-8:00 PM | T | 2/27-3/20 | $185 Sanderson HS | 6:30-7:30 PM | T | 3/27-5/1 | $205 26 Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Essential Oils Cleaner: Roller Make & Take New Partner Posture Alignment Join Angie Ceroli to discover the everyday uses of essential This class involves yoga practice with a partner. Learn oils. Oils contain remarkable health benefi ts to keep you gentle touch to align each other's posture to release tension well and support the body's immune system. Derived from and increase relaxation. Bring a partner to class. the immune system of the plants, essential oils work in the human body to keep toxins out and eliminate synthetics. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Supplies for making a spray cleaner, a hand sanitizer and Provider, My Hao Tran, at 919-210-0324 for more information. a roller blend of choice will be provided. Guided time Sanderson HS | 7:45-9:00 PM | T | 1/23-4/10 | $200 will allow you to make the products in class. Note: Upon registering, contact the provider to share specifi c concerns to help tailor fi t the class to your specifi c needs and Beginning Tai Chi—Basics and 24 Movement interests. Fee: Please bring $35 in cash instead of payment Form by check. See Dance and Fitness, page 18. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, MaukaMakai Ventures, LLC, at 919-656-0963 for more information. New Therapeutic Chair Yoga Materials $ Athens Dr HS | 6:45-8:15 PM | T | 2/6 | $35 See Dance and Fitness, page 15. Fuquay-Varina MS | 6:45-8:15 PM | T | 3/6 | $35 Certifi ed Personal Trainer Course with Test Voucher Included! See Career Skills, page 21.

Languages

New Basic Conversational Spanish Esperanto Language and Culture Pt 1 This is a beginning course in Spanish which emphasizes Want to learn a foreign language, but not sure which one? oral communication in a variety of topics at a basic level. This course uses Esperanto, a living language with no It covers only that grammar and structure absolutely irregular verbs, pronunciation, or spelling to establish a LANGUAGES necessary for speaking. The course is intended for students good basis for language acquisition. The course includes an with no previous knowledge of the Spanish language. Focus introduction to Esperanto history, Internet resources, and is on the present tense. the global culture. Play games, sing, and surprise yourself with how quickly you start communicating in meaningful See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the ways. Provider, Laura Griffi th, at 336-687-5163 for more information. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Fuquay-Varina MS | 6:30-8:30 PM | T | 2/20-3/27 | $135 Provider, Charles Mays, at 919-744-8003 for more information.

Athens Dr HS | 6:30-9:00 PM | Th | 1/11-3/15 | $100

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Cats 101: Decoding the Fabulous, Fickle Feline New How To Create Your Own Beauty Brand Cats have befuddled mere mortals for centuries. But some Materials $ puzzling quirks can be explained. Like, why they often With the growth of Indie beauty brands, many desire to head straight for that one guest who hates cats. (There take their hobby of creating cosmetics, body products is a reason!) Or why they drink from one bowl but not and other beauty brands from the obscurity of their home another. Need to coax a shy cat from a hiding place? Find into the marketplace. Engage in this challenging process out how and about ways cat interaction benefi ts humans. to develop an eye-catching logo, fi nd suppliers/vendors, Plus, hear about amazing, true stories of heroic cats and a and determine how to price products, so your business is real-life 'furry reaper.' Gain a deeper understanding of cats profi table. Join Moni Bee of Moni B. Cosmetics as she takes from Karen Raines' lifetime of cat ownership, pet sitting, you step-by-step through the steps of creating your brand founding a visiting cat program, and caretaking of nursing and making a profi t. She will equip you with the tools to home cats. Missing out on this fun foray into feline foibles develop a beauty brand customers will love to purchase and would be purrfectly cat-astrophic! retailers will request for their inventory. Be entered into a drawing to win a gift any cat lover See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the would adore by prepaying the class fee at http://www. Provider, Moni B. Cosmetics, at 919-885-0695 for more seniorplaylist.com/lifelong-learning. information.

See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Wake Forest HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | T | 2/20 | $92 Provider, Karen Raines, at 919-903-3487 for more information. Millbrook HS | 6:30-9:00 PM | W | 3/7 | $50 Live Your Song—Creating a Business that Millbrook HS | 6:30-9:00 PM | W | 4/4 | $50 Makes a Diff erence Materials $ Ever wished you could do work that allowed you to help others and make a diff erence in the world? What's stopping you? For most, it's a simple case of not giving yourself PERSONAL ENRICHMENT permission or not knowing where to start. If any of this sounds like you, Live Your Song may be just what you need. More than an instructional format, it's a coaching format. Utilizing a series of worksheets and real marketing tools, you will start down the road to building a real business that can help you to 'live your passion.' Gain hands-on experience and new skills to create anything you imagine. Class fee will include one month of service for a web page you will build. Bring laptops or smartphones to the class. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Triangle Solutions Alliance, Inc., at 919-671-6134 for more information. New Euro Buy and Drive Sanderson HS | 7:00-9:00 PM | T | 2/13-3/6 | $124 Love traveling and luxury cars? What if you could receive free airline tickets, pick up a luxury car, and enjoy touring Europe in your brand new car? Plus, at the end of your New Year - New You - New Vision with vacation, no worries about shipping. Your vehicle can be Dream It, See It, Plan It Vision Board Party shipped back to the United States as part of the package. Materials $ Sounds unbelievable, right? Well, instructor Greg Card will Create a vision board to unleash the greatness in you. show you how to do just that. Experience a life-altering, Certifi ed Life Coach and Vision Strategist, Lisa D. Jacobs bucket list vacation and bring home the ultimate European will take you on a journey to help you unlock your dreams, souvenir. Renew your passport and vow to make this set BIG goals and be prepared for success! In this class, adventure a reality. Register now for this exciting class, and Lisa will help you pay attention to your intentions and start prepare for the tour of a lifetime! your journey to living your best life now. Lisa will provide See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the poster board, glue and scissors. You will need to bring your Provider, Greg Card, at 919-854-4376 for more information. favorite magazines, personal pictures and mementos. Get Set for a GREAT new year! Reedy Crk MS | 6:30-8:30 PM | Th | 3/1 | $95 Millbrook HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | W | 3/7 | $95 See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Lisa Jacobs, at 919-349-5462 for more information.

Millbrook HS | 6:30-8:45 PM | M | 1/29 | $43

28 Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu New Now What? Understanding the Steps to Selling Your Music This course designed to provide an introduction to individuals interested in exploring the various ways to make money with their music, tagging music, collaborating with others to develop that masterpiece and exposing your product to get fans and customers. Components include the power of music in our lives, structure of music, music hooks, lyrics and the music as a business. Students are encouraged to share songs they have created, song concepts and their music goals. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Wendy Elston-Davis, at 919-649-3697 for more information.

Athens Dr HS | 7:00-8:30 PM | W | 1/17-1/31 | $60 PERSONAL ENRICHMENT New Philosophy 101 A survey class dedicated to exposing interested adult students to the central fi gures of Western philosophy, the diff ering branches of philosophy and the progress of ideas over time. This course will include reading assignments, quizzes and essays as well as a fi nal (written) exam. The class period will be 55 minutes, subdivided into a 30 minute lecture and a 20 minute Socratic Method session. Reading assignments will be drawn primarily from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy and other reading assignments will be given by the instructor.By the end of the class all students will be able to adequately diff erentiate the diff erent branches of philosophy and will be familiar with a birds eye view of the progress of ideas in western civilization. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Keifer Wynn, at 984-218-4609 for more information.

Athens Dr HS | 6:30-7:45 PM | M | 1/22-3/26 | $125

New Philosophy and Film A class focused on exploring philosophical ideas contained in movies. This class is for cinema buff s, philosophy geeks and people who just love watching and talking about movies. This class will explore the biggest topics in philosophy – consciousness, reality, politics, and language – through analysis and interpretation of diff erent movies over 11 weeks. This class will encourage students to interpret fi lms philosophically and glean meaning from cinema. Students will be expected to watch relevant clips from the movie (with links provided by the instructor) and write and converse philosophically about what they have observed. This class will combine lectures, class discussion and media viewing. Cinema has arguably become humanity's premiere art form and the messages it contains can be extremely powerful, complex and weighty. Examining those messages through philosophical means can provide us with tremendous insight into ourselves and our world. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Keifer Wynn, at 984-218-4609 for more information.

Athens Dr HS | 7:00-8:30 PM | T | 1/23-4/10 | $140

Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu 29 New Take Free Vacations and More Leveraging the Secret Power of Reward and Travel Points Go for the gold with Rewards Points! Earn points and miles to cover a free night or fl ight. Buy a gift card for a date night. Transfer points and miles; then capitalize on elite benefi ts such as upgrades, priority boarding, and lounge access. Stay knowledgeable of the latest trends in the wonderful world of rewards points. Instructor Barron Damon, who enjoys the benefi ts of rewards through free vacations, hotel stays, gifts, and more, calls it “The Power of the Points.” Rewards programs are becoming more and more popular with American households averaging 29 loyalty memberships! Yet most people don’t take full advantage of them. In this fun, one-night workshop, you will learn about basics and strategies to turn those points into fi nancial powerhouses and use them for everyday use. Don’t just work for your money. Start making your money work for you! See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Business of Life CC, at 919-439-5410 for more information.

Sanderson HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | T | 2/27 | $58

Triangle Wind Ensemble Triangle Wind Ensemble Enjoy this exciting course for adults with advanced skills in wind and percussion. The class will include a series of

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT rehearsals, culminating in a powerful performance. New members are accepted by audition only. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Triangle Wind Ensemble, at 919-914-0212 for more information.

Sanderson HS | 7:30-9:30 PM | T | 1/4-5/3 | $25

New Beekeeping for Beginners New Lights! Camera! And Life Stream! Materials $ Producing Your Own Live Video Show See Decorating/Gardening, page 16. Materials $ See Computers, page 13.

30 Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu Photography

Spotlight

New Basic Digital Photography Photography Materials $ This class is for new users of digital cameras and those changing from 35mm cameras. Learn how to take with Al advantage of the modern digital camera’s built-in features. The class covers the fundamentals of digital camera operation, exposure techniques, and how to use manual settings, fi lters, and lighting. Weather permitting, there will be fi eld trips. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Alphonso Gorham, at 919-618-1786 for more information.

Reedy Crk MS | 6:30-9:30 PM | Th | 3/1-3/22 | $125

New Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CC Materials $ Photoshop is the number one graphic software application used by professional graphic artists for both hardcopy and web design. This is an introductory class to off er students the opportunity to learn the basics and fundamental skills Adobe Photoshop Lightroom of the software. Learn how to manipulate various image Materials $ formats and utilize the various tools and fi lters to create This course introduces the features of Adobe Photoshop original and composite artwork. Learn how to set up your Lightroom, for organizing, enhancing, and sharing digital images and then output your work to produce effi cient photos and video clips. The course shows how to import graphics for the web, digital photography, and vibrant photos from a camera or hard drive; manage photos with images for brochures and magazine media. PHOTOGRAPHY the Library module; and enhance photos in the Develop module, including batch editing, cropping, adjusting See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the exposure, recovering details from highlights and shadows, Provider, Alphonso Gorham, at 919-618-1786 for more sharpening and adding clarity, and correcting part of a information. photo. The course concludes with a look at how to share Millbrook HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | MW | 2/19-2/28 | $125 photos: printing, exporting, creating photo books, and sharing on Facebook. Al Gorham has over 30 years experience in photography. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Mainly self-taught, he acquired Provider, Alphonso Gorham, at 919-618-1786 for more a passion in childhood while information. working in a darkroom with his Millbrook HS | 6:30-9:00 PM | MW | 1/17-1/29 | $125 father. Al teaches for Wake Technical New Advanced Digital Photography Community College as well as Materials $ privately for small groups and The class covers advanced topics of digital camera individuals. He as well works operation exposure techniques including bracketing, professionally capturing wedding and family portraits and metering, lenses, motion capture, and other advanced indulges in landscape photography as a hobby. compositional techniques. Weather permitting, there will be fi eld trips. With a solid background in software design and a passion for taking pictures, digital photography became a perfect fi t See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the for him. Provider, Alphonso Gorham, at 919-618-1786 for more information. Al says, “Each student receives my lifetime support in the use of their cameras and Photoshop. I consider it a privilege Reedy Crk MS | 6:30-9:30 PM | Th | 4/12-5/3 | $125 and a joy to work with so many students. Many become close friends as we share all things photography.”

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Common Core Literacy Across the Disciplines Spotlight Revenue Development with Derrick New GRE Prep—Accelerated 1-Hour Prep Course Learn your best test strategy, GRE test secrets, and how to reduce stress and increase confi dence. This course includes a book. Common Core Literacy Across the See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Disciplines Provider, Purpose University, Inc., at 919-360-1053 for more Materials $ information. Literacy across the curriculum is critical to student success. This pre-approved reading credit class is designed for Leesville HS | 6:30-7:30 PM | Th | 1/25 | $92 teachers in all K-12 subject areas to enhance their ability to nurture students to be critical readers, writers, and New GRE Prep—A 5-Week Course discussants of the world around them. In this class, you will defi ne and analyze historical media versus modern media Learn your best test strategy, GRE test secrets, and how to practices. You will understand the signifi cance of utilizing reduce stress and increase confi dence. This course includes popular forms of media for academic assessment. You a book and meets for 5 weeks. will explore communication skills, tools, and assessments, See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the to appeal to both native language speakers and ESL Provider, Purpose University, Inc., at 919-360-1053 for more speakers. You will discover ethical standards for freedom of information. expression and a free press. Culminate the class with a mini- media package you've designed for advertising, marketing, Sanderson HS | 6:30-7:45 PM | T | 2/6-3/6 | $598 public relations, or journalism to implement in any class assignment. CEU=1.0 See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Natalie Hill, at 919-637-3733 for more information. Dr. Drakeford has consulted with nonprofi t organizations, Athens Dr HS | 6:45-9:15 PM | TTh | 4/17-4/26 | $105 schools, businesses, and churches for eleven years. He holds a BS in Political Science from Bethune-Cookman College, Family Academy an MS in Public Administration from the University of North Courses Carolina's School of Government, a Certifi cate in Nonprofi t Management from UNC's School of Social Work, and a Certifi cate in Proposal Writing and Fundraising for Nonprofi ts from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Derrick received his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His company, Drakeford, Scott, & Associates L.L.C., aids clients in reaching an eff ective double bottom line to help the community while sustaining organizations through revenue turn to page 22 TEACHER CEU/PARENT TEACHER development.

32 Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu Google Tools for Beginners New Google Tools for Educators (Beginner) Materials $ This course will help teachers tap the educational potential of Google tools. Participants go beyond the basic Google search with advanced searching and hands-on practice with Google Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, Forms, and more. In addition, teachers will learn strategies for using Google tools to challenge and engage students, as well as improve parent-student-teacher communication. Bring a Wifi enabled laptop. Taught by Dr. Susan Mosher. CEUs: 1.0 See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Susan Mosher, at 919-552-9343 for more information.

Athens Dr HS | 6:45-9:15 PM | Th | 4/12-5/3 | $125

The Fundamentals of Tutoring “Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow” Anthony J. D’Angelo. During this transformative course, cultivate your tutoring skills for K-12 students. Immerse in topics from balancing your role as a tutor to understanding the diff erence between andragogy and pedogogy. Examine and apply appropriate ethics, etiquette, and techniques within a tutoring session. Enjoy guidance through the primary steps for developing a basic lesson plan. Demonstrate understanding and better listening, speaking, and nonverbal skills as well as eff ective communication strategies. Understand the four stages of culture shock. Demonstrate the Socratic Method of questioning. Refresh your knowledge of eff ective use of praise. Enhance your critical thinking skills. Learn tactics for overcoming thinking ruts and procrastination. This class will increase your aptitude as a key infl uencer in student tutoring. CEUs=1.6 See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, W.I.N, Inc., at 984-444-9628 for more information.

Sanderson HS | 6:45-8:15 PM | T | 3/6-3/27 | $85

The Basics of Academic Coaching If you love inspiring people to reach their destiny, this class is for you. This course will explore academic coaching. You’ll gain an eye-opening view into who coaches are and what they do. Learn how academic coaching diff ers from tutoring, what are the basic principles, ways relationships are established between student/coach/and parent, how students prefer to learn, and much more. Join Sheneka TEACHER CEU/PARENTING Revis, a longtime highly qualifi ed teacher and nationally certifi ed coach and tutor, for this fun and informative course. CEUs=0.5 See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, W.I.N, Inc., at 984-444-9628 for more information.

Millbrook HS | 6:45-8:15 PM | W | 3/7-3/21 | $85

American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED/ Life Skills for Young Adults After High Pediatric School See Health and Wellness, page 26. See Teens, page 35.

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ACT Prep: Score Higher for College SAT Prep: Turn Your Score Into a Scholarship Admissions and Scholarships This course provides dynamic, data-driven instruction in Wonder if the ACT is a better fi t? This course provides reading, English, math (with and without calculator) and dynamic, data-driven instruction in English, math, reading, writing. Students learn academic skills necessary for higher scores and greater academic success. This technology- TEENS science, and writing. Students learn academic skills necessary for higher scores and greater academic success. infused course provides students real-time assessment on This technology-infused course provides students’ real- their practice and includes a focus on how students can use time assessment on their practice and includes a focus on SAT scores to earn scholarships: our top three Aplus Class how students can use ACT scores to earn scholarships: of 2016 scholarship recipients alone earned over $1 million our top three Aplus Class of 2016 scholarship recipients in scholarships! Join us and see where the path of college alone earned over $1 million in scholarships! Join us and preparation can take you. Tuition includes workbook. For see where the path of college preparation can take you. more information, visit www.aplushigherscores.com or email Tuition includes workbook. For more information, visitwww. [email protected]. 14+ welcome aplushigherscores.com or email aplus@aplushigherscores. See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the com. Ages 14+ Provider, A+ Test Prep, at 919-824-3912 for more information.

See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Leesville HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | MTh | 4/16-4/30 | $395 Provider, A+ Test Prep, at 919-824-3912 for more information.

Leesville HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | MTh | 2/5-2/19 | $395

SAT and ACT Preparation Program SAT and ACT Preparation Program Educational Services Center's test preparation program divides each three-hour class into math and verbal sessions. The math section reviews basic mathematical concepts and basic and advanced algebra and geometry. The verbal review includes evidence-based reading, writing (grammar, punctuation, structure, and style), and essay writing. Students are taught to work strategically, eff ectively eliminating wrong answer choices, and fully understanding the patterns of both the SAT and ACT exams, so it is advantageous for them. 43% discount for students who qualify for school free and reduced meal plans. For more information or to enroll, please visit www.esctestprep.com. Ages 14+ See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Educational Services Center, at 609-953-4001 for more information.

Reedy Crk MS | 6:30-9:30 PM | Th | 1/18-3/8 | $400 Wake Forest HS | 6:30-9:30 PM | TTh | 2/13-3/8 | $400 Fuquay-Varina MS | 6:30-9:30 PM | T | 3/6-5/1 | $400

What people are saying... I liked how helpful and patient the instructors were and “how much educational skills I gained. This class also furthered my knowledge on SAT testing.” -Sydney Brown, SAT and ACT Preparation Program

34 Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu Life Skills for Young Adults After High School Do you have a young adult or know a young adult who

needs a crash course in adulthood? This course will cover TEENS everyday basics that adults need to survive in the real world. Students will learn valuable skills in banking, credit building, budgeting, renting, healthy eating, goal setting, and safe living, plus much more! These skills will help them for the rest of their lives.

See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Mayra Wilcox, at 401-413-7679 for more information.

Reedy Crk MS | 6:30-8:30 PM | Th | 4/12-4/26 | $75

Triangle Youth Philharmonic Play Music See page 39 to register online, by phone, or mail; call the Provider, Philharmonic Association, at 919-645-8434 for more information. Triangle Youth Orchestra Leesville HS | 6:30-8:15 PM | M | 1/8-4/16 | $190

Triangle Youth Philharmonic Athens Dr HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | T | 1/9-4/10 | $190

Triangle Youth String Sinfonia Reedy Crk MS | 6:45-8:30 PM | Th | 1/4-4/26 | $170

Triangle Youth Symphony Athens Dr HS | 6:30-8:30 PM | M | 1/8-4/16 | $190

What people are saying... “It improved my music skills and made me a better performer. ” -Jonathan Thomann, Triangle Youth String Sinfonia

Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu 35 Sites and Directions

Athens Drive High School Leesville High School 1420 Athens Drive Site Coordinator: 8410 Pride Way Site Coordinators: Raleigh, NC 27606 Krista McGivern Raleigh, NC 27613 Christie Dobbin Hours: 6:30-9:30 PM Phone: 919-233-4050 x24921 Hours: 6:30-9:30 PM Phone: 919-870-4250 Days: Monday - Thursday Email: [email protected] Days: Monday and Thursday Email: [email protected] Directions from North Raleigh: Directions from I-440: Take 1-440 to Melbourne exit.Turn left onto Melbourne from Take the Glenwood Avenue exit North. Turn right onto the exit. Turn right onto Kaplan Drive. Turn left onto Athens Creedmoor Road. Go 2 miles and turn left onto Lynn Road. Drive. Turn right onto Avent Ferry Road. Turn right into the Go 1.2 miles and turn right onto Leesville Road. Go 1.7 miles Athens Library parking lot. Enter the library entrance. and take a left at the light onto Oneal Road. Turn left onto Pride Way and drive into the third parking lot entrance. Directions from Cary: Enter the building marked Leesville Road High School. Take I-440 to Jones Franklin Road exit. Turn left onto Jones Franklin. Turn right onto Athens Drive. Turn right onto Avent Directions from I-540: Ferry Road. Turn right into the Athens Library parking lot. Take the Leesville Road exit going South. Go 1.7 miles on Enter the library entrance. Leesville Road. Take a right at the light onto Oneal Road. Turn left onto Pride Way and drive into the third parking lot entrance. Enter the building marked Leesville Road High School.

New Location! Fuquay-Varina Middle School Millbrook High School 109 N Ennis Street Site Coordinator: 2201 Spring Forest Road Site Coordinators: Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 Justin Viens Raleigh, NC 27615 Renee Patterson and Hours: 6:30-9:30 PM Phone: 919-557-2727 x24120 Hours: 6:30-9:30 PM Teresa Cronin Days: Tuesday Email: [email protected] Days: Monday - Thursday Phone: 919-850-8787 Evening: 919-850-8804 Directions from I-540: Email: [email protected] Take the last exit on 540 East for Holly Springs/Fuquay- [email protected] Varina, turning on NC55-E. Follow 55-E through downtown Fax: 919-850-8803 Fuquay. Turn Right on North Ennis St, crossing the railroad Directions from I-440: tracks and through the light (across Main Street). Once you Take Wake Forest Road (which becomes Falls of Neuse pass the athletic fi elds on the right side, turn into the parking Road) north for 3 miles. Turn right onto Spring Forest Road. lot at the intersection, or next to the cafeteria. The entrance is The school is one mile on the left. Classes are held in the next to the cafeteria. Wild Cat Academy; follow sidewalk around the front of the Directions from 401 or I-40: school and it is on the left. Take 401-S through Raleigh and Garner. Once in Fuquay, turn Directions from I-540: left onto Judd Parkway, then a right onto East Academy St Take exit 16 for US-1 S toward Raleigh. Turn right onto U.S. (right before the big Methodist Church). At the next stoplight 1 S/Capital Boulevard (0.2mi). Take the 1st right onto Old turn right on North Ennis Street. Park in the lot at the Wake Forest Road (1.1mi). Continue onto Dixie Forest Road intersection, or next to the cafeteria. The entrance is next to (0.2 mi). Turn right (0.2mi). Turn right (95ft). Millbrook High the cafeteria. School is on your left. Park in the main parking lot. Take the walk through to the Wildcat Academy Building and enter through the double doors. SITES AND DIRECTIONS

36 Adult Evening Education — Spring 2018 wcpss.net/adult-edu Reedy Creek Middle School Wake Forest High School 930 Reedy Creek Road Site Coordinators: 420 West Stadium Drive Site Coordinator: Cary, NC 27513 Ambika Persad and Jim Wake Forest, NC 27587 Emily Adams Hours: 6:30-9:30 PM Stewart Hours: 6:30-9:30 PM Phone: 919-554-8611 x23681 Days: Thursday Phone: 919-460-3504 Days: Tuesday and Thursday Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] [email protected] Directions from I-440: Fax: 919-460-3391 Directions from Cary: Take Exit 11 for US-1 N/US-401 N/Capital Boulevard from I-440. In 13.5 miles, turn right onto Stadium Dr. Park in the From I-40 W, take the Harrison Avenue exit (#287) and main school parking lot and enter through the front doors. turn left at the exit ramp light. Proceed to the stop light at Reedy Creek Road (this is the next stop light after the Cary Directions from I-540: Academy stoplight). Turn left onto Reedy Creek Road and Take Exit 16 via I-540 E. Drive 9 miles and turn right onto proceed for .3 miles. Turn left at the sign for Reedy Creek Stadium Dr. Park in the main school parking lot and enter Middle School. Reedy Creek Middle is the fi rst school on this through the front doors. campus.

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ROLESVILLE Sanderson High School ^ LEESVILLE ROAD HS 5500 Dixon Drive Site Coordinators: ^ Raleigh, NC 27609 Rashunda Jennings and MORRISVILLE ^ MILLBROOK HS Hours: 6:30-9:30 PM Lisa Messick SANDERSON HS Days: Tuesday Phone: 919-881-4800 RALEIGH Email: [email protected] ^ ^ REEDY CREEK MS [email protected] KNIGHTDALEKNIGH Fax: 919-881-5006 CARY Directions from I-440: ^ Take Six Forks Road north past North Hills shopping center ATHENS DRIVE HS^ for 1.5 miles. At the intersection with Millbrook Road turn SOUTHEAST RALEIGH HS SITES AND DIRECTIONS left. Take a right onto Dixon Drive at the fi rst traffi c light. EX The school is 2 blocks ahead on your right. GARNER Directions from I-540: Take exit 11 for Six Forks Road (4.1mi). Turn right onto W Millbrook Rd (0.5mi). Turn right onto Dixon Dr (331ft). HOLLY SPRINGS Sanderson HS on your right. Park in the main parking lot and go up the stairs on ramp into the main entrance.

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Where is my class? What if my class is canceled? How do I get my refund? Room assignments for classes are posted visibly inside of It is up to the provider as to whether there are enough the school on the fi rst night of class. Site coordinators will students to hold the class. If the provider decides to cancel greet and guide you. The schools open at 6:15 PM. Please the class then your refund would come from that provider. arrive on campus after that time. Refunds are the responsibility of the provider, not Lifelong Learning with Community Schools. To avoid classes being What is the age for attendees? canceled, it is best to register early. Unless otherwise noted, the courses are normally for anyone 16 or older. Classes for younger people will state so What about inclement weather? in the description. If a school is closed due to inclement weather, it will be posted on the Wake County Public Schools' website at Is childcare provided? http://www.wcpss.net We regret that childcare is not available for the children of and announced on local radio and television stations. It will students of the Lifelong Learning program. Children and be up to the providers to decide if and how they will make family members are not allowed on campus. up the missed classes.

Are Teacher Continuing Education Units (CEUs) How do I learn more about a class I am interested In? available? If you desire additional information on a course, please call All Wake Tech Continuing Education Courses off er the number that is listed below the course description. For Continuing Education Units (CEUs). However, for specifi c general questions about the Lifelong Learning Program, teacher-targeted courses, see the section labeled "Teacher call 919-694-0559 or send an email to lifelonglearning@ CEU/Parent." "CEU" will be listed next to the course wcpss.net. description. If you have a question regarding whether or Can I teach a course through Lifelong Learning? not a class is appropriate for your certifi cation, call DPI at 1-800-577-7994, or the Licensure Specialist with the Yes! We look for providers three times per year for fall, NC Department of Public Instruction at 919-807-3310, spring, and summer. Providers create their own courses extension 3. 100% attendance is required to receive teacher and teach them. The provider decides the schools, dates, CEUs. times, and fees for the class. For more information, send an email to [email protected]. Where do I park? Can I register by 'walk-in' registration? Park in designated spaces for regular cars only. Do not park in a bus lot. It is suggested that you always pre-register. However, if you're unable to, call the provider and arrive at the class Is smoking allowed on campus? location 15 minutes prior to class. No. Smoking is not allowed on campus. All Wake County Public Schools' campuses are tobacco free! That includes cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and all other tobacco products.

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