Katie Cahnmann
Community Engagement Specialist
AARP - AARP Foundation - Experience Corps Program
Chicago, IL
GALLERY
I am constantly striving to provide access and opportunities for my students and clients. When I see a need or a void, it is my goal to find the right solution to fill it. I have created and facilitated many extracurricular activities, events, summer programs, and more. Here are some photos from past accomplishments. More images coming soon.
I ran several after school programs at ACE Tech including Cooking Club, Student Council, and G.R.A.C.E Girls Group (Girls Reaching for Awareness, Character, and Excellence).
As the Director of Social Support, I not only supported my students' social emotional needs, but I also taught them important life skills including cooking.
Every year in May, I organized and hosted the ACE Tech Annual Sleepover 4 Success for 50-75 young ladies.
Always wanting to inspire, motive, and encourage my students I organized school-wide initiatives including National School Choice Week focusing on the importance of a quality education.
Determined to give my students access to the best resources I brought Far'falla Girl into ACE Tech. Far'falla Girl (FG) is a non-for-profit youth development and character building program for young girls. FG now operates in 3 other Chicago Public Schools and 3 other national cities (NY, LA, and Miami).
I loved creating bright, colorful, empowering bulletin boards for my students to offer them daily words of encouragement and food for thought.
Always wanting to inspire, motive, and encourage my students I organized school-wide initiatives including National School Choice Week focusing on the importance of a quality education.
Knowing the importance of balance in life including school with academics and extracurricular activities, I was continuously organizing school-wide events including pep assemblies, dances, talent shows, and more.