Collaboration and Engagement Committee
Happy Member Appreciation Month!
Join IAACE and Collaborate with Fun Educators Like Us!
Hello, amazing adult educators of Indiana! Are you ready to elevate your career, connect with fantastic colleagues, and significantly impact adult education? Well, you’re in the right place! We’re the IAACE Collaboration and Engagement Committee, and we’re excited to share why joining the Indiana Association for Adult and Continuing Education (IAACE) is a fantastic decision.
Who Are We?
We are Angie Reffo, Amy Richmund, Deb Sherwood, David Shepherd, and Jenn Wigginton—your enthusiastic team dedicated to fostering engagement and collaboration. We’re passionate about connecting members, promoting engagement, and highlighting the incredible benefits of IAACE membership.
Our Mission and Vision
At IAACE, we elevate lifelong learning and workforce development through professional development, collaboration, and advocacy. Our vision is to equip our members with tools to build robust programs, empower teachers, and inspire students, all while striving for equity and respect for all. We champion the benefits of obtaining an education at any point in life.
What We Value
As an organization, our focus is on collaboration among Indiana adult education stakeholders, communication, spreading awareness of the impact of adult education on the community, professional development, and supporting our members. As such, you can choose to join any one of four committees centered around those core values:
- The Professional Development Committee focuses on teaching strategies and resources, toolkits, and mentoring
- The Collaboration and Engagement committee focuses on collaboration, boosting membership, and recognition of members.
- The Advocacy Committee focuses on building a unified message, providing advocacy tools, and establishing legislative priorities.
- The Resource Development Committee focuses on working with the Indiana Literacy Association to secure funding to accomplish our goals and fulfill our mission.
Why Join IAACE?
- Professional Growth: Access a wealth of resources, toolkits, and mentoring programs to help you succeed.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other adult education professionals through quarterly meetings, conferences, and collaborative initiatives.
- Advocacy: Join the effort to create a unified voice for adult education in Indiana, shaping policies and practices that benefit all.
- Support and Recognition: Benefit from a supportive community and gain recognition for your contributions and achievements.
As a member of IAACE, you also have the opportunity to join any of our committees. This means you can help shape the future of adult education in Indiana. Your voice and ideas are crucial to our mission, and we provide the platform for you to be heard.
Join Our Committee!
Want to hang out with us? We meet just once a month to discuss all things collaboration and engagement! We focus our efforts specifically on membership, communication, and member recognition. Joining our committee means collaborating with a passionate team (that’s us!) and playing a crucial role in enhancing membership, nurturing communication, and recognizing excellence in adult education.
Become a member of IAACE today and take the next step in your professional journey. Together, we can elevate lifelong learning, support workforce development, and make a lasting impact on adult education in Indiana. For more information and to join, visit our website at IAACE.org. We can’t wait to welcome you to our IAACE community!
Blog authored by the enthusiastic and dedicated team of the IAACE Collaboration and Engagement Committee: Angie Reffo, Amy Richmund, Deb Sherwood, David Shepherd, and Jenn Wigginton.

Jenn is the IAACE Executive Director. Her passion for adult education shines through in everything she does for IAACE. You can invite her to a chat for questions anytime. Click here to book a time to chat with Jenn
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