Organization(s): Nobis Project, Inc.
Position(s): Executive Director
Work Setting: K-12
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What I Do
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Interest Groups
21st Century Learning/ Global Education, Alternative Schools, Character Education, Civics-Based Service-Learning, Community-Based Organizations, Diversity, Environment/ Sustainability, Faith-Based Service-Learning, Independent Schools, Interfaith Service-Learning, Intergenerational Service-Learning, Literacy, Marketing Service-Learning, Peacemaking/ Violence Prevention, Peer Helping, Professional Learning Communities, Research, Rural Service-Learning, Small Schools, Social Justice, Socio-Emotional Learning, Sustaining the Service Leader, Teacher Preparation/ Certification Programs, Tribes and Territories, Urban Service-Learning
Where I Work
Urban (small city), Urban (large city), Suburban, Rural, Tribal
Who I Work With
K-12, Higher Education, Community-Based Organizations, Faith-Based Organizations
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The Nobis Project provides services and resources for youth, educators, schools and communities. These service offer critical support, guidance, and training in a range of content areas. Our services take the form of
Professional Development – activities to enhance professional career growth
Resource Development – development of educational materials and model programs
Customized Services and Research– professional development, research or consulting services tailored to meet your classroom, school, or communities’ budget and needs
Professional History
PhD research on a Creative-Process Approach to Service-Learning and Global Citizenship Education
Selected as Emerging Scholar in K-12 Service-Learning by the Center for Youth and Communities (CYC); The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE); and the International Center for the Study of Public Engagement and Service-Learning (ICS-PESL), 2008-2009
Currently working as founder/director of the Nobis Project, non-profit organization that supports youth, educational and community leaders in building skills to critically analyze issues that impact our society and take actions towards instigating positive change. The Nobis Project creates life-long learners who are empowered to improve lives and communities, locally and abroad.
Professional Expertise/ Passions
The Nobis Project believes that
·Informed social action leads to improved lives and communities
·Empowerment of individuals and communities occurs when they are challenged to meet the needs of society in innovative and meaningful ways
·Experiencing a sense of empowerment leads to lasting positive change in both the individual and society
·Every community depends on an interconnected network of communities around the global
Our content areas of expertise include:
Service-Learning
Civic Engagement
Social Justice
Social Responsibly
Human Rights
Peace and Conflict
Sustainable Development
Global Health
Poverty
Homelessness
Environment
Eco-Justice
Life Literacy
Multigenerational Engagement
Coaching in Communities
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