Solar Eclipse 2017
The solar eclipse was the topic of discussion all over America on August 21, as it was the first total solar eclipse to unfold from coast to coast in almost a century. Before the phenomenon began here in Pittsburgh, we stopped by to present to the Creative Minds Learning Center, LLC preschool and school-aged classes.
VBA’s Provider Relations Supervisor, Kara Walsh, explained the importance of protecting our eyes year-round with sunglasses. She informed the classes that wearing proper sunglasses helps protect our eyes from the sun’s damaging UV rays. She also handed out eclipse glasses, which are more powerful than everyday sunglasses, and provide adequate protection for viewing the solar eclipse.
With the help from a few eager volunteers, Kara was able to demonstrate how the moon would block the sun’s light, and cast a shadow on Earth. In our opinion, it was the cutest eclipse of the day!
We’re very grateful that Creative Minds Learning Center, LLC gave us the opportunity to share eclipse day with them. Click through the gallery below to see more of the excitement.
Let the countdown to eclipse 2024 begin!
About the Author
Emily Shrader
Marketing Manager
Emily started at VBA as the Marketing Assistant in January 2016. She worked to create and maintain VBA’s blog, regulate all social media channels, and develop our e-mail marketing campaigns. Prior to joining our team, she was the Marketing and Social Media Coordinator for The Catholic Cemeteries Association. Emily received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the Pennsylvania State University in 2013.
In December 2017, Emily began her role as Marketing Manager. Her main responsibilities include day-to-day relationship management and project management of our strategic marketing initiatives, assisting in planning and implementing marketing objectives and continuing to develop needed marketing materials and branded collateral pieces.
Emily was born and raised in Pittsburgh and currently resides in McCandless Township. She enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family and, of course, cheering on the Nittany Lions.