The ESP instructors have three objectives in teaching social skills to adults:

• Ensuring participants learn social skills that will have a positive impact on their personal and professional future;
• Ensuring that the skills learned have a positive impact on their employers; and
• Instructing in an interesting way that is time-effective for the participants.

Katherine has been a director with JDW Social Education Programs since 1994 and now holds the title of Vice President. Her education in international business from the University of Colorado, and her work as assistant to the Chief of Protocol for Governor Romer during the World Economic Summit of the Eight, have added an international perspective to the organization. Her experiences include travel to six continents and over 25 countries. Katherine also holds a marketing degree and heads up our public relations department and has made regular appearances on news broadcasts and KNUS - Success Radio, a local talk radio program.

As executive director of ESP Executive Social Presentation, Katherine has been speaking and instructing etiquette courses on a national basis since 1997. Recently, her projects include corporate seminars for Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Pikes Peak United Way, AAMSE (American Association of Medical Society Executives), BIG (Blacks in Government), Focus Ministries, Marriott Hotels, Wichita State University, and University of Colorado. She was privileged to be the keynote speaker for the Kappa Delta Leadership Conference, National Charity League, Junior Achievement and Leader’s Challenge.

Shelley’s career with JDW Social Education Programs began in 1991. She manages and instructs cotillion programs nationwide and is one of the original program developers and presenters for ESP. Along with administrative projects, she is the leader for research and development.

Before moving to Denver, Shelley was born and raised in upstate New York. She attended Marietta College and graduated with a degree in psychology from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. She now enjoys spending time at her homes in Colorado and Texas.

Shelley has directed training seminars for Jackson National Life Insurance, Marriott Hotels, Atmos Energy, ING Re, SUNY College, Pikes Peak United Way, and Metropolitan State College.

Mother of three, her volunteer work has included Junior League of Denver, Rocky Mountain Adoption Exchange, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Open Door and Fort Bend County Women’s Center. In addition, Shelley also instructed the required dining and social etiquette training for cadets at the United States Air Force Academy.

No stranger to the world of cotillion, Annabel began her training with JDWC in the 3rd grade at the Boulder Cotillion and worked as a student instructor for six years. She started her career with JDW Social Education Programs in 2005 after graduating magna cum laude from Pepperdine University, where she was honored to deliver the commencement keynote address. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies with an emphasis in theatre arts and earned her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential through the Seaver College Program.

In addition to managing the JDW Cotillion division, she is also the corporate Programming Director. She trains in competitive International Ballroom and Latin dance styles. Annabel is currently the Colorado 10 Dance Champion, having achieved highest marks at the Colorado Star Ball in cha cha, samba, rhumba, paso doble, jive, waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, fox trot and quickstep at the Bronze level. She is a certified member of USA Dance Organization and National Dance Council of America. As an ESP presenter, she has directed seminars for the University of Dallas, KeyBank, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Sewell Automotive Group.

Daniel Webb is the newest member of the JDWC team. He holds a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Daniel began his study of social education in Denver at the JDW Cherry Hills and Glenmoor Country Club cotillions. Daniel is a classically trained countertenor whose notable roles include the Spirit in the Meadows Opera Theatre production of Dido and Aeneas, Baker in Into the Woods, and Conrad Birdie in Bye Bye Birdie. Daniel brings his strong background in the arts to the JDWC team, exemplifying the importance of the arts in the study of social education.

While at SMU, Daniel was a judge on the Inter-Fraternity Council Judicial Board, a Resident Assistant, as well as officer of the Gamma Sigma chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. In 2008 Daniel was awarded the Dorothy Amann Award for his contribution to social justice at SMU.

Daniel remains active in the field of social justice with leadership roles in grass roots campaigns across the country. Daniel has been seen on Fox 31 television speaking on issues facing young people today as well as on ABC and in local publications for his community efforts in Dallas, Texas.