Mighty Writers
Cynthia Schemmer is a skilled digital editor, freelance writer, and workshop instructor with a strong background in writing, journalism, and event coordination. Cynthia has a passion for promoting learning and creativity through their work with students and community events. Cynthia's experience includes managing and editing content for various publications, organizing workshops, and coordinating outreach programs. Cynthia's educational background includes a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
Mighty Writers
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Our free programs for kids seven to 17 combat the literacy crisis head on in Philadelphia, where some 40% of high school students drop out and some 50% of working-age adults do not have adequate literacy skills. Mighty Writers was founded in 2009 by Philadelphia writer and editor Tim Whitaker with a mission to teach Philadelphia kids to think and write with clarity. We offer free year-round writing programs for nearly 3,000 Philadelphia kids at six sites throughout the city (and one in Camden, NJ) with help from 400 volunteers. Programs include daily after-school academies, themed writing workshops, mentorships, a teen scholars program, college essay writing courses and toddler programs across all sites. Mighty Writers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered in PA. and NJ.