What up, world!
My name is Dan and I’m a youth educator at YAAPP.
My main task is to play the role of Jake, an abusive boyfriend, in the Jake & Caroline skit—one of YAAPP’s many educational programs. Playing the character of Jake is no simple joy, but when the skit ends, I love breaking character and having real conversations with high school students about gender stereotypes, the dynamics of abuse, and how to be an active bystander to everyday violence. On top of classroom education, I am blessed to be able to meet weekly with three separate groups of young men to hold discussions about healthy masculinity—a topic that I also explore on my blog: Calling Out, Welcome In.
Outside of work hours, I love reading fiction, writing poetry, playing basketball, cooking new dishes, and dancing Contact Improv.
If you or one of your friends has questions about their relationships, you can contact Dan at [email protected].
My name is Dan and I’m a youth educator at YAAPP.
My main task is to play the role of Jake, an abusive boyfriend, in the Jake & Caroline skit—one of YAAPP’s many educational programs. Playing the character of Jake is no simple joy, but when the skit ends, I love breaking character and having real conversations with high school students about gender stereotypes, the dynamics of abuse, and how to be an active bystander to everyday violence. On top of classroom education, I am blessed to be able to meet weekly with three separate groups of young men to hold discussions about healthy masculinity—a topic that I also explore on my blog: Calling Out, Welcome In.
Outside of work hours, I love reading fiction, writing poetry, playing basketball, cooking new dishes, and dancing Contact Improv.
If you or one of your friends has questions about their relationships, you can contact Dan at [email protected].