JOY 2 LEARN FOUNDATION
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Education & Literacy
Location
1617 Third Avenue#286403New York, NY 10128 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.joy2learn.org
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Joy2Learn is a nonprofit dedicated to improving K-12 education by incorporating the arts throughout the regular curriculum. Joy2Learn does this by offering free video presentations by world renowned artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Gregory Hines, Richard Serra, Frank Gehry and others, along with dynamic lesson plans, professional development programs, and other resources on its website at www.joy2learn.org. Joy2Learn is seeking an experienced board member to help guide the advancement of the organization. This hands-on, uncompensated, volunteer position will assist with overall operations, particularly fundraising, as well as the development of new artist video presentations, professional development programs, social media and interactive features for the website. At least five years board membership experience required; evidence of fundraising success; ability to make an annual give-or-get contribution of $2,500, and time to devote to board activities.
Description
Joy2Learn was founded in 2000 by concert pianist Alan Gampel, using technology to bring the arts into the classroom. While touring during his concert schedule, Alan played in K-12 schools and noticed students positive response. He wanted to bring other well-known artists into the classroom but knew that physically that was unrealistic, so he turned to technology to accomplish the task. This visionary approach was before the Internet and YouTube. Alan designed and produced seven video presentations just for Joy2Learn for use by teachers in any grade level and any subject area. Joy2Learn then developed a six-week online professional development course, Bringing Joy to Learning Through Creativity, to help teachers boost their own creativity and increase their students' creativity as well. Joy2Learn offers the course for free to teachers across the US. Joy2Learn is an accredited professional development provider in NY, MA, TX, NV, AK and WA. Educators who successfully complete Joy2Learn's course can earn continuing education credits from these states.
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