Windi Mitchell

High School Teacher

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Durham, North Carolina, United States

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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