GIVE THE GIFT OF HOPE
As the year draws to a close, we reflect on all that your partnership has enabled us to accomplish. We are focused on the future and need your support to ensure a continued legacy of improving the quality of lives for children and families in Appalachian Kentucky.
Celebrating Heritage, Changing Lives
We are improving lives by addressing critical issues surrounding literacy, food insecurity, and access to traditional arts.
MEETING THE CHANGING NEEDS OF Central Appalachia
Who We Are
Honoring the past, improving the present, and planning for the future of central Appalachia.
Since our founding in 1902, Hindman Settlement School has evolved to meet the changing needs of the region. The Settlement’s work today includes education and service programs that address the critical needs of youth and families while promoting the rich traditional arts of Appalachia.
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Join us for the first night of our Winter Concert as we celebrate the hard work of our Pick and Bow students this year!
I Love You Amielynn Mullins
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Pick & Bow Winter Concert 2024
CAROLINE…HAS DEVELOPED A LOVE OF READING!
"My daughter has struggled in school since her first year of kindergarten. Last year she felt disheartened when all her friends received honor roll awards while she did not. I finally had her screened for dyslexia and enrolled her in the Summer Tutoring Program at the Settlement.
I began to notice right away that she was learning so much in a short time. Caroline has gained a lot more confidence and developed a love of reading! Just this week, she brought home her first report card filled with A’s and B’s. Thanks to the Dyslexia Program at Hindman Settlement School, she may receive an honor roll award this year like her friends!” -Caroline’s Mother
Stories of hope like Carloine’s are seen and felt every day here in Hindman. Read more about her story and discover more about how you can make a difference for children with your year-end gift at bit.ly/49gCLtF!
best wishes for a great life
On this #TeamTuesday we are welcoming Maria Risner to the Settlement family as our new Arts & Crafts Educator!
Maria has a background in Studio Art, receiving a Master of Fine Arts degree from East Tennessee State University in 2018. While she is new to this role, she is a familiar face at the Settlement. For a number of years, Maria was a tutor in the Dyslexia Intervention Program and served as a Literacy Coach to our AmeriCorps members. In other positions outside of the Settlement, she has worked with students of all age ranges, from Kindergarten to higher education, teaching art and supporting college and career readiness in the region.
When not working, she loves to spend time with her family, explore the outdoors, and create her own artwork. Her hope for this new role is that she can bring a love of the arts to Knott County students and help them to develop new artistic skills.
Join us in welcoming Maria to this new role at Hindman!
So glad you have taken this position Maria. Really great for the kids of Knott Co!
Love this. She will be a great asset to HSS.
We sure are proud of you Maria ! 👏👏🙏
Congratulations 🎈🎊
Welcome and so wonderful!!! ❤️❤️❤️
You will do awesome
Bridget Risner wasn’t sure if you seen this 😊
Welcome 👍✨️✨️✨️✨️
Join us December 13-15 for Winter Burrow, our literary and arts weekend! Among the many great sessions will be a performance titled "Thinking Like a Mountain: Poetry and Songs" by Anna Kline @annaklinecreates and John Looney @swiftsilvermusic. To view the conference schedule and register, visit: bit.ly/3rUElAi
The Appalachian Writers’ Workshop was recently featured on KET’s Kentucky Life! Tune in to hear from our staff and participants on how the Workshop in Hindman focuses on nurturing the next generation of Appalachian authors.
Winter Burrow is our literary and arts conference happening December 13-15. Along with sessions led by our keynote speaker, featured artist, and featured writer, this Winter Burrow schedule will be filled with engaging discussions, performances, and workshops.
Like in one of Saturday’s concurrent sessions: Mandi Fugate Sheffel will read from her forthcoming book, The Nature of Pain, a memoir about addiction, loss, and recovery. And Trent Guillory will perform Topographic Alteration, a reading of his poetry that explores his experiences moving from Louisiana into Appalachia.
To view the entire Winter Burrow schedule and register, click: bit.ly/3rUElAi
