The Dare to Dream Institute is committed to the teaching of individuals, families, institutions, and communities on the importance of developing authentic power.
The Dare to Dream Institute believes that authentic power comes through an understanding of self as an individual and as a part of a whole. Only when the individual can embrace the belief that his personal power is authentic can he take responsibility over choices in his spiritual self, physical self, and intellectual self. Through this path he is empowered and able to follow a purposeful way of life.
The Dare to Dream Institute believes it is crucial that individuals have models who embrace their own authentic power and provide nurturing environments that encourage each individual to learn about and practice her own artisan gifts in this process.
Our People
Jennifer White
Jennifer holds a B.S. in education from Northern Illinois University and an M.S. in education from National Louis University. Jennifer also has post graduate work in the area of depth psychology. She has over twenty years of experience in teaching in diverse intelligence classrooms, administrative/peer coaching in the areas of positive child behavioral approaches and curriculum development for all learners, facilitating team development, collaborative transition planning, and effective student/family goal writing. Jennifer continues to work within communities to develop artisan project based programs and effective community development. She is the founding and current president of the Calhoun Community Foundation. She has facilitated workshops in effective team building, educational leadership, effective group and self-discipline programs, visionary goal writing, developing school culture, developing family culture, and dealing with students in crisis.
Mark White
Mark holds a B.S. in Aviation Education and Management from Northeastern Illinois University. Mark spent seven years developing and teaching technology at the middle school and high school levels. He also continues to remain active in many vocational areas, and is certified as a commercial pilot and flight instructor, master mechanic, master machinist, EMT and amateur radio operator. Mark has facilitated numerous workshops in the areas of technology education, workforce development, and effective educational practices and has taught traditional technologies through the Ancient Lifeway’s Institute’s Field School for over twenty years.