Category: Stories of Impact

ParentCamp Podcast – Season 1 – Episode 2 – Four Surprising Things Parents Want for Family-School Connection – Releases at noon on Wednesday, January 22nd

Julia Pile

Season 1 Episode 2 of The ParentCamp Podcast releases at noon on Wednesday, January 22nd. In this heartfelt and insightful episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, Podcast Host April F. Draine and ParentCamp Vice-President Laura Gilchrist dive into the essence of what parents truly long for in  family-school-community engagement. From fostering authentic relationships to re-imagining communication, Laura unveils four key desires that may “surprise and delight” educators and families alike. She shares compelling stories of transformation through the ParentCamp model, emphasizing the power of circles, dialogue, and shared experiences to build…

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Kicking Off the New Year with the inaugural edition of The ParentCamp Podcast and One Word Challenge

Julia Pile
The ParentCamp Podcast Season 1 Episode 1 Podcast Cover - The Journey

Happy New Year! We’re thrilled to introduce The ParentCamp Podcast, a dynamic new platform to spark meaningful conversations among parents, educators, and communities. After months of preparation, the podcast launches today with host April F. Draine as our guide. In the first episode, titled “The Journey,” April dives into the origins of ParentCamp with Julie Pile, President and Laura Gilchrist, Vice President, highlighting its mission to foster collaboration and build school and community ecosystems. Expect exciting discussions about impactful topics, sharing stories from ParentCamp schools, highlighting the amazing people we…

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PandaPride ParentCamp Unveils Heartwarming Connections

Julia Pile
2024-01-17 West Park Place Needs Met

On the evening of January 17, 2024, the virtual doors of West Park Place Elementary (@WestParkPlaceES) School opened wide, welcoming 27 eager individuals to the heartwarming PandaPride ParentCamp (@ParentCamp).This unique online gathering transformed virtual breakout rooms into vibrant spaces for connection, collaboration, and community. From 6:00 to 7:00 PM, parents, educators, and community members engaged in insightful dialogues facilitated by trained guides. The magic of ParentCamp lies in its unique approach, fostering open dialogue in circles that prioritize choice and voice. The event unfolded across four breakout rooms, each with…

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Behind the scenes sneak peak

Julia Pile

The week of October 9th, we spent the week in Delaware with our very talented videographer/story teller, Will Baker of WTLB Productions. Laura and Will interviewed close to 30 individuals who have experienced the power of ParentCamp. These individuals are parents, educators and community members. Will had some fun by putting together a quick behind the scenes video. Will was also able to attend two ParentCamps (both in Christina School District – West Park Place Elementary and Keene Elementary) that week and capture some footage. “I’ve learned that the Human…

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2022-01-26 ParentCampNKY – College and Career Edition – Part II Action Steps

Julia Pile

“I will work on a plan of action.” – Alejandra Alvarado, Educator, Ryle High School “I will find out if my student has done YouScience.” – Autumn N., Parent, Jefferson County Public Schools “I will be checking out the Campbel County alternatives program.” – Brandy B., Parent, Kenton County Schools “I will be more open minded to the brain development of teenagers.” – Bria Williams, American Way Middle, Shelby County Schools “I will sit down with my student to set goals and an action plan for his college selection.” –…

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