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Waters Middle School’s Milton Downing named Art Educator of the year Amanda Parrish, Delaware News Journal Headlines January 15, 2021 Replay Video UP NEXT Milton Downing, an art teacher at Alfred G. Waters Middle School, was named 2021 Art Educator of the Year by the Delaware Art Education Association. The 35-year art teacher said his teaching philosophy is that it is important to have a rapport with his students. All through school, I had teachers who supported me and treated me with respect and care, and those are attributes I want to pass on to my students, Downing said. I believe if your students know you respect their position and their voice, then they will work more diligently for you. ....
Everett Theatre hopes to improve engagement with community in 2021 Middletown Transcript The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the Everett Theatre to close its doors to live shows in 2020, which are a primary source of revenue. The historic theater has shown movies in a socially distanced and safe way throughout the year, but it couldn’t fully make up for the loss of the live performances. Lee Edgar, president of Everett Theatre’s Board of Directors, said they rely heavily on the volunteers and financial supporters from the community to help keep the theater running. The pandemic has made them realize they haven t been great at keeping in touch with those who support the theater. ....