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Epics are written one word at a time. There is no fast-forward button. There is only the task of showing up at the page until the work is done. For seven years, Narrative 4 has been writing a story about the power of connectedness and in an increasingly divided world, our work has never been more necessary.
Psychologist Dan McAdams defines the concept of “narrative identity” as the story you tell about your own life. According to his research, the story you tell defines the life you live. Countries, cultures, and even nonprofits have their own narrative identity. Ours remains grounded in the vision that one day every young adult in the world will lead with empathy.
As we move from start-up to scale-up, our staff has nearly doubled to meet the growing need for our work in schools and beyond. We invite you to get to know the newest members of the Narrative 4 family. Their enthusiam, expertise, and insight are vital to our growth and global expansion. We look forward to the challenge of doing the work and writing our next chapter alongside you.
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Author Ru Freeman is leading our efforts to secure a network of 300+ artists in the next three years. Members of the N4 Artist Network will push change forward and revitalize classroom learning with their extensive web of connections, their inspirational works, and their physical and virtual classroom presence.
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Ru Freeman
Artist Network Director
"The work of Narrative 4 is rooted in the notion that there are innumerable voices that speak of different, even divergent, journeys, that can be unified by one singular principle: generosity of spirit toward one another.”
Read Ru's bio.
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Educator Margaret LaRaia is working with N4 Authors to develop learning resources which will be available to download on our forthcoming digital platform, accessible to partner schools and educators.
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Margaret LaRaia
Learning Resources Director
"By growing N4’s community and maintaining our ethos of collaboration, we will expand teachers’ and students’ vision of what is possible for themselves and others, moving from a deficit perspective in US education to one of abundance.”
Read Margaret's bio.
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We’ve hired six new regional managers to accelerate our growth by increasing capacity for outreach to new schools and participants. With the leadership of this stellar group of accomplished professionals we are primed to dramatically increase our national reach.
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Taelor Lewis
Midwest Manager
ND, SD, MN, MI, WI, IL, IN, and IA
“I am extremely excited to work for Narrative 4 and to be a part of a team that is working to help students understand their voices, stories, actions, and that their lives matter."
Read Taelor's bio.
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Jen McCool
Northeast Manager
CT, PA, DE, MD, DC, and OH
"Storytelling is connection in its most raw form and I've seen the transformative powers of connection and empathy in young people—I truly believe it will change the world.”
Read Jen's bio.
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Ashley Pinciaro
Northeast Manager
ME, MA, NJ, NY, NH, VT, and RI
"The story exchange is an incredible tool that allows people the chance to see the world through someone else’s eyes, and I am excited to develop more partnerships, giving more people an opportunity to experience the impact of Narrative 4.”
Read Ashley's bio.
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Taï Schroeder
Pacific Northwest Manager
WA, OR, ID, MT, and CA
"If anything, the recent election shows the importance of building empathy in our nation, and there is no better way to accomplish that on the ground than by telling one's story and listening to the tales of those around you."
Read Taï's bio.
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Evan Barker
Southeast Manager
TN, KY, WV, VA, NC, and SC
"There are over seven billion people on this sweet earth, and we have got to start learning to get along."
Read Evan's bio.
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Leslie Grover
Southeast Manager
LA, MS, AL, TX, FL and GA
"I'm excited to work for N4, because not only do I get to work with my ancestors, but I also get to meet the ancestors of others through stories, shared experiences, and the work of building community together.”
Read Leslie's bio.
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We're thrilled to partner with The Emotional Intelligence Network, Six Seconds, for Lift Every Voice: The Global Forum on SEL & Antiracism.
This experiential conference will bring together educators and students from around the globe to share stories and weave a narrative for collective liberation.⠀
Friends of N4 can use the code: LEVNAR45 for 5% off registration.
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Narrative 4 was one of 10 nonprofits selected to receive an NBCUniversal grant to advance social justice and equity in the arts and education.
NBCU executive vice president of corporate communications and social impact Hilary Smith said in a statement, “We are excited to partner with these nonprofits who share our commitment to promoting equity in the arts and media, as well as our goal to effect real, sustainable change.”
Read the official announcement here.
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If you’re looking to build connection in your school or want to capture community narratives in these unprecedented times, Narrative 4’s story exchange is for you!
We have virtual story exchanges happening in the US, Ireland, Nigeria, Colombia, Mexico, Canada, and more!
Sign up for a story exchange at narrative4.com/live.
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Share today. Change tomorrow.
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