Managed, supported and coached Parent Involvement Coordinators in Learning Communities 1 and 2 (about 35 schools) within the Department of Strategic Partnerships and Customer Service
Coordinated the District Advisory Council and District Advisory Council Executive Committee. These groups are comprised of family representatives from MPS schools. Facilitated communication of MPS family needs/concerns and relevant partners within the district. Advocated for family voice to be included in district decision making (Superintendent search, MPS consultant focus groups, transportation issues, etc)
Streamlined and consolidated systems of data collection around Title I compliance, School Engagement Councils, and annual and monthly reporting for Parent Coordinators
Led annual trainings around Family Leadership Organizations for Parent Coordinators
Collaborated with Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership to create trainings to enhance Family Engagement at Community Schools in the district
Community School Coordinator, Lincoln Avenue MPS
3 Years 6 Months
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers | 08.2018 - 02.2022
Implemented Community School Model at Lincoln Avenue: Shared Leadership, Equity and Cultural Relevance. Created and managed annual Strategic Plan, SMART Goals, implementation measures and action plans for all initiatives. Managed partnership between the school and Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers
National, state and local recognition for strategies implemented within school's three Priorities of Safety, Sustainability and Parent Engagement include: U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School 2020, National Safe Routes to School Vision Youth Innovation Award 2021 presented by Milwaukee Mayor, Walking School Bus initiative - presented at National Safe Routes to School Conference 2019 and had many local and national news appearances
Created and led professional development for Lincoln Ave staff and all Community Schools in MPS district around racial bias in schools, restorative practices, and the Community School model
Applied for and managed large grants and funds that supported Lincoln Avenue's Community School Priorities (City of Milwaukee $75,000 for Safe Routes to School, $5,000 Milwaukee Reckless Driving Task Force, $3000 Whole Foods Kids Garden Grant etc.)
Coordinated and sustained all programs that fall under Community School Priorities: Community School Leadership Team, Walking School Bus, Neighborhood Block Watch Meetings, school gardens, parent engagement meetings, Hunger Task Force food distribution, etc.
Managed school website, Facebook, flyers and monthly newsletters
Bilingual Parent Involvement Coordinator
7 Months
Milwaukee Public Schools, Doerfler School | 01.2018 - 08.2018
Coordinated with community organizations to bring in guest speakers and host workshops for parents (created monthly newsletters and flyers, hosted monthly parent meetings)
Worked closely with Principal to carry out school-wide goals of parent involvement and student achievement
Led and organized monthly meetings for School Engagement Council and created Family Leadership Organization (FLO) within school
Organized fundraisers for Parent Center, and managed budget to implement programs and fund parent/school activities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Wisconsin - Madison | Madison, WI | 05-2017
Focus on Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, Minor in Chicano/Latino Studies
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