My Community. My Story

Voices That Inspire. Stories That Connect.

Learn how storytelling shapes identity, culture, and community.

What’s in it for YOU?

  • Level up your storytelling skills in fun + creative ways
  • Hear how local voices turned passion into their life’s work
  • Check out careers in music, media, writing and more

For students age 10-17

Interactive | Inspiring | Free

Presenters

  • Josh Short, WNDU News Anchor
  • Daniela Panetta, Cultural Storyteller
  • Abraham Medallin, Musician
  • Sahib Ramirez, Digital Content Creator
  • Rafael Chávez y Moreno, Musician
  • Mitchell Walker, Coach/Poet
  • Andrea Torres, 1st Gen Storyteller

Register

Contact Daniela Panetta at (574) 533-4450 or email [email protected].

Story Boarding Schedule

Basics of Storytelling

Monday, September 22 from 5:30 – 6:30PM

Components of Storytelling

Monday, October 13 from 5:30 – 6:30PM

Story Tellers Event

Saturday, October 18 from 1:00 – 2:30PM

Presenters: Mitchell Walker, Rafael Chávez y Moreno, Daniela Panetta, and Andrea Torres

Story Tellers Event 2

Sunday, October 19 from 1:00 – 2:30PM

Presenters: Josh Short, Sahib Ramirez, Abraham Medallin

Building a Story

November/December

Hands on Sessions

Camera. Social Media. News Casting. Preservation/History.

FINAL Presentation

Sharing your work