If you want to make a difference, start by understanding how your government works. Informed citizens are change makers! In this program for grades 4-8, we welcome special guest, Dr. Natalie Coleman, for Passion into Action: The Power of Community Activism!
Dr. Natalie Coleman is the Founder and CEO of After the Peanut. She was born and raised in Joliet, Illinois and is passionate about all things STEM! She has over 15 years of experience as an educator and is also a combat veteran having served as a Military Police Officer in the Illinois Army National Guard. Besides leading After the Peanut, Dr. Coleman is a Will County Board Member and Adjunct Education Professor at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois.
Learn how Dr. Coleman uses her knowledge and experience to help guide her work to create impactful change in her community and how you can use your knowledge and special skills to do the same for your community!
This program will take place on Sunday, Oct. 16 at the Joliet Gathering Place. Participants will complete all the requirements toward their Democracy badges. Badges will be awarded at the program.
Registration closes Oct. 11.
This is a drop-off event; parents are not required to stay.
