Organizations Filed Purposes:
PassageWorks Institute provides K-12 educators and families with innovative practices and principles that integrate social, emotional, and academic learning, promote mindfulness, and create safe, meaningful, and inclusive classrooms.
PassageWorks Institute creates impact in 3 ways: 1) Whole-School Transformative Learning -- multi-year school projects collaborating with educators, students, & families to create culturally responsive learning communities, 2) Creating Collective Impact with Community Partners -- to create long-term change in schools & communities, 3) Changing the National/Regional Conversation about the Future of Education to a learner-centered vision. In 2019, staff & faculty participated in national and regional events and facilitated courses and workshops for educators, school leaders, & families. PWI worked directly with staff in 68 schools in Colorado and California. Its programs and events reached over 43,000 educators, in turn affecting the lives of many thousands of students in the US.
Resilient Futures Project was part of the Institute from July 17,2018 through March 31, 2019, when it was approved by the IRS as a separate 501(c)(3) organization. Its mission is to promote safe, equitable, resilient communities for all youth. In the first part of 2019, 8 staff & faculty facilitated training and workshops on trauma-informed practices, and provided consultation for educators, school leaders, caregivers, and community members. Resilient Futures conducted 33 trainings for over 350 educators, reaching 600 children in early education, 800 elementary age children, 2,000 middle school-aged children, and over 60 teacher candidates. Resilient Futures partnered closely with 10 schools for intensive consultation and support.
The CircleTalk Project became part of the Institute in 2015, inspired by the principles and practices of PassageWorks' curricula. CircleTalk engages older adults in meaningful conversations and personal sharing, using creative activities to build social connections, inspire a sense of belonging, and create small communities. In 2019 Circle Talk conducted two national training programs. 80 practitioners trained in its engagement skills program. CircleTalk provided programs in 30 settings nationally, and reached over 1,200 older adults.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Mark D Wilding | Executive Dir. | 40 | $59,375 |
| Vinita Unny | Dir Operations | 40 | $36,417 |
| Barbara Catbagan | Co-Chairman | 2 | $20,185 |
| Diane Israel | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Cathy Hill | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Shannon Mcguire | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Melody Suitts Conway | Co-Chairman | 2 | $0 |
| Ari Gerzon-Kessler | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Victoria Keziah | Director | 1 | $0 |
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