Acting Out: Building SEL & Literacy Skills with Drama (in-person training)

Presented by Jackie Komos of Nashville Children's Theatre

This is an in-person event at United Way of Greater Nashville at 250 Venture Circle, Nashville, TN 37228. Free parking is provided.

This interactive workshop empowers educators to integrate drama techniques into their classrooms to foster SEL and literacy skills. Participants will explore strategies to bring stories to life, helping young learners develop empathy, communication skills, and early literacy foundations in an engaging and accessible way.

1.5 hours of TN DHS credit is available upon completion of a reflection form. A link to a reflection form will be provided following the session.

United Way of Greater Nashville is a Pre-Approved Institution with TrainTN. Documentation of attendance and participation should be entered by your TNPAL-verified director in their TrainTN Director Portal.

JACQUELINE KOMOS (she/her)

Jacqueline Komos (Jackie) currently serves as Nashville Children’s Theatre’s Education & Engagement Manager where she has the opportunity to collaborate with Middle Tennessee’s community organizations and schools to connect children and families with transformative theatrical experiences, and as a Teaching Artist, working in the classroom (virtual and in-person) with youth ages 3-18. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Jackie has performed and taught at multiple theatres in Ohio and Tennessee. Her favorite memories, outside of Nashville Children’s Theatre, include her years performing with the Ohio Light Opera and touring with Columbus Children’s Theatre playing her favorite fairy tale characters. Working at Nashville Children’s Theatre is Jackie’s dream job—she couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to utilize the performing arts to help youth achieve their full potential and discover all the possibilities life has to offer. Jackie enjoys combining her passions for social justice and the arts together - whether it be providing artistic opportunities for those with little access to the performing arts or devising theatre that inspires dialogue, empathy, and action about the important issues of today.

About Nashville Children's Theater

Our Mission

Believing the culturally curious child is the future, Nashville Children’s Theatre nurtures the next generation of global citizens by providing transformational theatrical experiences which reflect our evolving community, instill profound empathy, and foster personal discovery.

Our Vision

Nashville Children’s Theatre aims to be recognized as an accessible and inclusive haven empowering all young people in Middle Tennessee through cultural literacy and creative exploration.

United Way of Greater Nashville's Read to Succeed program unites early childhood professionals to align knowledge, skills and best practices for lifelong academic success and well-being for children and families. This webinar is part of a new series of trainings designed for those who support children and families. All RTS webinars are recorded at unitedwaygreaternashville.org/rts-training.

United Way of Greater Nashville is a Pre-Approved Institution with TrainTN. Documentation of attendance and participation should be entered by your TNPAL verified director in their TrainTN Director Portal.

Host or Publisher United Way of Greater Nashville