Entries by Jennifer Wigginton

Don’t get FOMO!

Yep, It is June! We are almost halfway through 2022! We have events happening in adult education all summer long, and I know some of you get some extra time off in the Summer months and may experience FOMO. June is National Internet Safety Month; what a great Technology Topic, right? The sure-fire way to […]

May the 4th Be with You

I can’t believe it is already May!  Today we celebrate May 4th, and tomorrow Cinco de Mayo and all week long, Teachers Week.  Let me say, May the force be with all teachers as they wrap up their school year, classes, and sessions. IAACE sends a hearty THANK YOU to all teachers. What’s going on […]

Video Blog from COABE

Jennifer WiggintonJenn was the IAACE Executive Director from July 2018-July 2026. Her passion for adult education shines through in everything she does.

Marketing Timeline

We talked about Marketing by Seasons or a timeline in the last Tech Talk. Neil and Amy offered tips to support your efforts. For example: July, August, and September =Enrollment/Retention Don’t forget those who did not follow through! October, November, and December= Measurable Skills Gain/HSE Follow up with absences. January, February, and  March= Retention Fresh […]

Organizing, Goals and Parties?

The end of the year has a lot of traditions. Some spend the time organizing for the year to come, some review the past year and set goals for the next year, and some throw parties! I like all the above options, and here are some suggestions for each. When it comes to organizing for […]

Merry Christmas!

Happy Christmas!  May your celebrations be exactly what you need to bring you joy this Christmas! For our Christmas, we are hosting a Christmas Lunch and for fun, I have added a Christmas Kisses game for the kiddos and a Christmas Jeopardy for the adults!  Both of them I got from my favorite Party blog, […]

Year End Tips

‘Tis the season to find joy! A great way to find joy in this new paradigm mindset is to wrap up your year and take time for joy!  Here are some tips to help you end the year with joy! The holiday season is a great time to build upon your relationships with your adult […]

Wishing you a day full of Gratitude

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days, for so many reasons… Family Gatherings, A Wonderful Meal, Great Conversations, Playing Games, A Desert line up, Reflection time, and Quality time with family. It is truly a time to celebrate our blessings. I feel blessed to be a part of IAACE. I’m grateful for… you! I hope you have time to celebrate […]

Secret Santa is Back!

Secret Santa is back! It was no secret that the Secret Santa was well received last December! It was so well received that we are bringing it back! There are only 38 days until Christmas, so we need your nominations by November 30th.  The IAACE Board of Directors will send a minimum of 12 individuals […]