IN Moon Township Fall 2017 | Page 3

CONTENT IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Moon Township area and its comprising municipalities by focusing on the talents and gifts of the people who live and work here. Our goal is to provide readers with the most informative and professional regional publication in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. fall 2017 16 Mind Games Moon students place fifth at Odyssey of the Mind world finals. 21 Fall-tastic! The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of outdoor family fun. Get spooked at a haunted barn, kick up some leaves or take advantage of the wide variety of fall festivals and activities in your community. 27 Special Section: The Changing Face of Education The future looks bright for our students—and not just from the glow of their smartphones. As educators work to incorporate new methods for teaching, students are adapting to new methods of learning. 35 Wag-Worthy Playgrounds This fall, let your furry friends run free (or for a small fee) in the many off-leash dog parks in and around your neighborhood. departments 2 6 8 10 12 40 From the Publisher IN the Loop: What’s News in Moon Township IN Good Taste: Kelly Engel, Chef and Owner, Eggs N’at IN Person: Moon Township’s Brooke Lawrence IN Events: Moon Township Community Day IN Focus: Moon Township at a Glance sponsored content Industry Insights 15 Elder Law: Conti Law 19 Environmental: Iron City Express 26 Obstetrics: Premier Women’s Health 30 Early Education: The Goddard School 32 Arts Education: Lincoln Park Performing Arts 12 on the cover Cailyn Frye enjoys cotton candy at the Moon Township Community Day on July 2. See story and photos on page 12. Photo by Primetime Shots. Moon Township | Fall 2017 | icmags.com 1