ABOUT ARTIST BEHIND THE MURAL

LISA MIKLER

Lisa Mikler loves to beautify spaces and her paintbrush has taken her into homes, businesses, communities, schools and even a houseboat. She has painted on walls inside and out, canvases, furniture and a few floors. The only surface she would happily never paint on again is bamboo.

A collaborative artist, she listens carefully to clients wishes, followed by hours spent researching relevant details and preparing sketches for review. Whether working alone or leading a team of students and parents on a community project, her goal is the same, to bring beauty and joy to the viewers.


BEHIND THE MURAL

ABOUT Christine Moore

Orange County District 2 Commissioner | Author | Professional Musician

Commissioner Christine Moore is a licensed real estate agent and professional musician. She served on the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) Board from 2008 to 2018. She was elected to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) in November 2018 representing Apopka, Ocoee, Lockhart, Tangerine, Zellwood and portions of Pine Hills, College Park and Orlando.

Christine Moore is a cum laude graduate of the University of Michigan in Music Performance and Education. She has performed flute with the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, Florida Symphony Orchestra, Beautiful Music, and in many other venues. Additionally, she was employed as an adjunct professor at Valencia State College.

As a school board member, Moore was board-certified, a distinction granted to those board members who serve with the highest degree of training in best governance practices. She regularly represented Orange County on the Florida School Boards Association’s Board of Directors. She chaired the districtwide Communications Committee and is proud of the accomplishments achieved under her tenure, such as earning the Broad Prize for Urban Education in her district. Additionally, while serving, OCPS achieved the highest graduation rates in district history.

Recognizing its importance, Moore advocated for excellence as the school district earned three Governor’s Sterling Awards for efficiency and customer service. In her local district, Moore founded a large arts and jazz festival and a school grounds beautification program.

She is also the author of a local history book, Ahapopka, and created a supporting student honors program which includes a scouting-styled badge, educational field trips, and an essay contest, promoting local history and environmental responsibility.

Representing the Orange County BCC, Moore serves on the Board of Directors for United Arts of Central Florida and MetroPlan Orlando. Moore belongs to the Apopka and West Orange Chambers of Commerce, Trinity Baptist Church, and historical societies for Apopka and Orange County. She was born in Minneapolis, MN to a musician and small business owner. She has two children and two granddaughters. Commissioner Moore lives in northwest Orange County and enjoys gardening, hiking, reading a good book, and going to parks and recreational facilities with her granddaughters.


LOCKHART HISTORY MURAL

THE NARRATIVE

"A hardworking and caring community"

Lockhart Narrative April 2020.doc