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MAKE AN IMPACT IN YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL AND BECOME A PARENT MENTOR
Parent Mentors, mainly Latina and Black mothers, help fill persistent equity gaps by volunteering in classrooms for 2 hours/day for at least 100 hours. The Parent Mentors are supported by weekly training on classroom instructional practices and leadership training. As a result, they support each other to pursue their goals and unite the school community for long-term change.
WE SEE PARENTS MENTORS DETERMINING THE FUTURE OF THEIR FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES
So that… every child has the love and support they need in the classroom
So that… every family has ladders of opportunity and webs of support to realize their dreams
So that… every school and community organization respects and uplifts the talent, wisdom, and leadership of parents—especially women of color who have been most impacted by social inequality
So that… person by person, school by school, community by community, we create the space for personal and collective liberation.
"Parent and Teachers Working Together"
If you are interested in becoming part of the program, please fill out interest form below
In Collaboration with the following:
McHenry School District 15
Valleyview Elementary School
Valleyview Elementary School
Valleyview Elementary School
Valleyview Elementary School
Valleyview Elementary School
Hilltop Elementary School
Valleyview Elementary School
Hilltop Elementary School
Duker Elementary School
Parent Engagement Institute
Hilltop Elementary School
Parent Engagement Institute
Parent Engagement Institute
Parent Engagement Institute
First Organization and School District In McHenry County
2024-2025 Valleyview Elementary School Parent Mentors
Rocio Alarcon
Erika Hernandez
Erika Hernandez
"I want to gain more experience and be able to guide and help students. I would also like to know what happens at a school and participate more in the education of my own little ones"
Erika Hernandez
Erika Hernandez
Erika Hernandez
" I want to be able to help students and I like to do crafts with them. I also wanted to continue advancing in my professional and personal goals."
Julia Zapata
Erika Hernandez
Maria Paniagua
"I like knowing that the students are learning something that I am teaching them and I like helping my community"
Maria Paniagua
Maria Paniagua
Maria Paniagua
"I would like to know what they do in schools and I like to help Hispanic families, that is why I am the president of BPAC."
Maria Cides
Maria Paniagua
Wendy Enriquez
"I want to help students and provide support in schools especially to the Hispanic community."
Wendy Enriquez
Maria Paniagua
Wendy Enriquez
"I wanted to try something new and since I like working with children, I thought this program would be perfect."
Clotilde Reyes
Vanessa Londono
Clotilde Reyes
"I want to offer my support in a classroom and learn how to help my own children more. I wish this program existed in more districts."
Mayra Pastor
Vanessa Londono
Clotilde Reyes
"I would like to learn more about children. How they learn and what they need. I also like to help children with special needs."
Vanessa Londono
Vanessa Londono
Vanessa Londono
"In the future, I would like to be a paraprofessional. This program will help me to be more confident in achieving my professional goals."
2023-2024 Hilltop Elementary School Parent Mentors
Mabel Sinche
Elizabeth Zarazua
Elizabeth Zarazua
"One day I want to be a teacher's assistant so I know I need to learn how a classroom works, this program allows me to gain that knowledge."
Elizabeth Zarazua
Elizabeth Zarazua
Elizabeth Zarazua
"I am motivated by wanting to help children learn. I feel like I have the patience to work with them."
Sandy Villamil
Elizabeth Zarazua
Sandy Villamil
"I joined this program because I was a teacher in Colombia and would really like to be able to return to my career. So grateful for this program!"
Alicia Ochoa
Magdalena Herrera
Sandy Villamil
"I want to be more equipped to participate in my own child's education and I would like to continue learning about the education system."
Magdalena Herrera
Magdalena Herrera
Magdalena Herrera
"I was a teacher in Mexico and I still have the desire to help others and support hardworking teachers."
2024-2025 Duker Elementary School Parent Mentors
Paola Alvarez
Arely Zarinana
Arely Zarinana
"I would love to have the same schedule during the day as my little one and I also like working with children."
Arely Zarinana
Arely Zarinana
Arely Zarinana
"I was a social worker in Mexico and I want to go back to work in education. I would like to gain more knowledge about the education system here in the United States."
Admin Team
Edith Saucedo
Elba Hernandez
Elba Hernandez
Parent Mentor Program Organizer
Elba Hernandez
Elba Hernandez
Elba Hernandez
Parent Mentor Program Coordinator
Dali Racette
Valery Zepeda
Valery Zepeda
Parent Mentor Program
Coordinator
Valery Zepeda
Valery Zepeda
Valery Zepeda
Parent Mentor Program
Coordinator