Girls Write Now
IV Teach Committee
Intersectional Voices in Teaching
Committee Description
The IV Teach Committee focuses on enhancing teaching and mentorship at Girls Write Now and beyond. The committee is responsible for developing and refining teaching techniques, educational materials, and learning experiences to better serve both mentors and mentees. The committee’s work includes creating and reviewing program curriculum as well as the development of mentor training workshops and implementing new educational strategies that foster more effective and engaging learning environments. Furthermore, the committee may suggest Teaching Artists from their networks. By prioritizing mentorship and teaching excellence, the committee ensures all participants have access to high-quality education, guidance, and support throughout their experience at GWN.
Committee Purpose
The IV Teach Committee at Girls Write Now is committed to enhancing the mentorship and learning experience for the community we serve. The goal is to develop, review, refine, and maximize our current educational strategies, resources, and learning materials to ultimately uphold an inclusive, engaging, and constructive learning environment.
At the heart of the organization, our purpose is to elevate and celebrate diverse voices and perspectives through a creative lens, and members of the IV Teach Committee will support us in this mission through collaborative efforts to continue enriching the learning environment we offer. Our work is crucial in helping us better serve our community, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity and access to meaningful, comprehensive, and fruitful learning that support their growth as creative artists and persons.
Committee Activities:
- Research and Learning
Learn from experienced teachers and professionals about all aspects of teaching, including curriculum development and review, pedagogies, classroom management, facilitation strategies, learning styles, and program evaluation. - Curriculum Development
Designing and reviewing inclusive educational material and approaches that reflect the community we serve while also promoting a deeper understanding of intersectionality in teaching. - Mentor Training
Support creating content and ideas for mentor development workshops to better equip mentors with the skills and tools to foster a more effective and supportive learning environment. - Share your Network
Willingness to share professional networks that may help identify additional resources, connections, and opportunities that can support the committee’s work. - Collaboration
Work as a committee to promote the teaching efforts of Girls Write Now’s teaching artists and curriculum developers.
Committee Membership:
The IV Teach Committee is developed and led by Senior Community Manager Jesse Jagtiani, with support from Girls Write Now’s Teacher-in-Residence, Emily Mendez. Mentors, mentees, members, and educational partners are welcome to join the Committee and IV Teach meetings.
Starting in May, we will:
- Determine roles and tasks for the committee
- Establish a regular meeting schedule
- Work on creating and reviewing program curriculum
- Develop mentor training workshops
- Implement new educational strategies
- And more
Looking forward to collaborating and strengthening our teaching and mentorship at GWN!
Committee Meetings:
IV Teach will meet on a bi-monthly basis starting May 2025.
Meeting dates:
- Tuesday May 27 at 7 pm ET
- Tuesday July 22 at 7 pm ET
- Tuesday September 23 at 7 pm
- Tuesday November 18 at 7 pm
Next Steps:
1. Complete the Interest Form below.
2. RSVP for our First Meeting: Please register for our meeting on May 27th here.
3. Can’t make it in May? Want to nominate someone to join the committee? Contact Jesse Jagtiani!
Join the IV Teach Committee!