Windi Mitchell

Windi Mitchell

High School Teacher

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  • About me

    Experienced Social Justice and Spirituality Educator

  • Education

    • Center for Ignatian Spirituality

      2020 - 2021
      19th Annotation Spiritual Exercises Retreat Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola

      A eight month long directed retreat with the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in Everyday Life

    • Boston College

      2005 - 2007
      M.A. Pastoral Ministry

      Activities and Societies: Hispanic Ministry Concentration, Youth & Young Adult Ministry Certificate - Boston Theological Institute

    • Boston College

      2016 - 2016
      School of Theology and Ministry

      Church in the 21st Century Extension Course: Jesus Foretold and Fulfilled

    • Virginia Commonwealth University

      1997 - 2001
      B.A. Religious Studies

      Activities and Societies: Division I Field Hockey Player: Team Captain 1999, 2000

    • University of Notre Dame

      2023 -
      McGrath Institute for Church Life Human Dignity Symposium Participant
    • Duke Divinity School

      2022 - 2022
      Graduate Course - Womanist Bioethics
    • Loyola University New Orleans

      2011 - 2011
      Loyola Institute for Ministry

      Graduate Course: Spirituality for Ministers

  • Experience

    • Saramen Chuuk Academy

      Jul 2001 - Jun 2003
      High School Teacher

      Jesuit Volunteers International placement. High School English/Religion Teacher, Basketball Coach and Guidance Counselor.

    • Jesuit Volunteer Corps

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2004
      Mid Atlantic Recruiter
    • Brooklyn Jesuit Prep

      Aug 2004 - Jul 2005
      Middle School Teacher

      Middle School English and Religion Teacher, Basketball Coach, Mentor at Nativity Mission School. AmeriCorps Education Award

    • Most Holy Redeemer Parish

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      Youth Minister & Confirmation Teacher

      Boston College Graduate Studies Placement for Hispanic Ministry

    • Cristo Rey New York High School

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2011
      Religion Teacher & Campus Minister

      COURSES TAUGHT:• Sophomore Religion “New Testament Scripture”• Junior Religion “Catholic Social Teaching & Ethics”• Senior Religion “Christian Lifestyles & Morality”INSTITUTIONAL DUTIES:• Christian Service Coordinator (2007-2008)• Retreat Coordinator (2008-2009)• Adult Faith Formation Coordinator (2009-2011)• Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach (2007-2009)

    • St. Ignatius College Preparatory

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2016
      Director of Community Service & Social Justice

      INSTITUTIONAL DUTIES: • Oversaw 100-hour Community Service Hour Graduation Requirement for student population.• Managed departmental budget, website and reflection materials. • Supervised departmental staff - Assistant Director and Volunteers.• Established Summer Service Trip Program and handled all logistical details for one week student trips to Appalachia, WV Kansas City, MO and Camden, NJ.• Coordinated the Annual Christmas Food/Toy Drive and Fundraiser for 250 underserved families in partnership with a local parish outreach program. • Moderated the Arrupe Solidarity/Social Justice Council and advised their approval process for on campus fundraisers and hosting an annual solidarity dinner for the school.• Directed Sophomore Retreats every quarter that engaged students in direct service, critical reflection and prayer with their Religious Studies classes.• Coordinated the Annual Volunteer Fair with Bay Area partner non-profit agencies. • Chaperoned two-week long Summer Immersion Trips to Costa Rica, San Francisco, CA and Tacoma, WA. • Coordinated and Chaperoned delegations to the Ignatian Family Teach In for Justice andthe West Coast Arrupe Leadership Summit.• Lead Kairos Retreats for Seniors.• Facilitated weekly CURA Freshmen Formation Meetings. Show less

    • Jesuit High School

      Aug 2017 - Jul 2019
      Christian Service Coordinator

      INSTITUTIONAL DUTIES:• Oversaw Sophomore and Junior Class Service Requirements• Taught Senior Christian Service: Semester course that engages students in weekly volunteering at local agencies with service learning/analysis • Planning Commitee Member of Schoolwide weeklong Annual Social Justice Summit • Supported Christian Service Department in other areas as needed

    • Jesuit Volunteer Corps

      Aug 2019 - Jul 2020
      In-City Coordinator
    • Jesuit High School

      Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
      Theology Teacher
    • Cardinal Gibbons High School

      Aug 2022 - now
      Coordinator of Outreach
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Youth and Young Adult Ministry

      Boston Theological Institute
      Jan 2007