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Mindworks Narrative Lab Featuring Dr. Sue Kenney
Introducing Narrative Medicine to High School Students
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 11th | ⏰ Time: 5–6 PM ET
About the Event
🚀 Mindworks Narrative Lab is a new series bringing together narrative educators and practitioners to engage with leading experts on storytelling, education, healthcare, and beyond.
Dr. Sue Kenney, a renowned thought leader in narrative medicine, developed the first-ever high school Narrative Medicine course at Immaculate Heart Academy (IHA) in New Jersey. With 20+ years of experience, she is pioneering how storytelling enhances empathy, reflection, and human connection in education and medicine.
What You'll Learn:
- 📖 Course Development: How Sue structured the first high school-level Narrative Medicine course.
- 🎭 Interactive Storytelling: Using third objects and storytelling techniques to foster student engagement.
- 📝 Real-World Applications: Student projects that showcase the impact of narrative work in education.
Meeting ID: 875 2269 7827 | Passcode: 962851
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About Sue Kenney
Dr. Sue Kenney has been a dedicated educator at Immaculate Heart Academy (IHA) since 2008, shaping students' academic and professional aspirations. She taught English for over a decade before moving to the Social Studies Department in 2019. Prior to teaching, she owned and operated a restaurant and taught at William Paterson University in English and Women’s Studies.
She holds a B.A. in English from Arizona State, an M.A. in English from William Paterson University, and a Doctor of Letters in Interdisciplinary Humanities from Drew University. In 2021, she earned a Certificate of Professional Achievement in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University, paving the way for her groundbreaking high school Narrative Medicine course at IHA.
Dr. Kenney has received several fellowships, including the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes ARTEFFECT Ambassador Fellowship (2023), the Alfred B. Lerner Fellowship (2020), and the National Writing Project Fellowship (2008).
Her work in bringing Narrative Medicine into secondary education has positioned her as a thought leader in narrative pedagogy, bridging the gap between humanities, medicine, and reflective storytelling in the classroom.
About Mindworks Narrative Lab
🚀 Mindworks Narrative Lab is a new series where narrative educators and practitioners engage with leading experts to explore ideas, methodologies, and the impact of advanced communications in diverse fields.
Through interactive discussions and practical insights, we bring together professionals who use narrative as a tool for education, communication, and professional growth.
Key focus areas include:
- Medicine and Healthcare
- Psychotherapy
- Education and Training
- Journalism and Media
- Corporate & Business Communication
- The Arts and Humanities
- Gaming, Technology & Artificial Intelligence
- Religious & Spiritual Practices
