Relationships – ParentCamp

Spring into Connection: Join Virtual ParentCamp on March 12th!

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 Julia Pile

Embrace the energy of spring with an evening of learning, connection, and empowerment at Virtual ParentCamp! Engage in meaningful conversations, share success stories, and strengthen your community—all from the comfort of home.Join us for Virtual ParentCamp on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 8 pm ET/7 pm CT/ 6 pm MT/ 5 pm PT! Join us for our regular session of Virtual ParentCamp. Daylight Savings Time has started and we will have the longer days coming up. I love the Spring as we can enjoy more time outside after hibernating for…

The ParentCamp Podcast – Season 1 – Episode 5 – Empowering Parents: A Superintendent’s Perspective on Building Engaged School Communities with Dr. Randy Poe

March 3, 2025February 17, 2025 Julia Pile

The ParentCamp Podcast - Season 1 Episode 5 Podcast Cover

In this episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April F. Draine is joined by Julie Pile, ParentCamp President and special guest Dr. Randy Poe, Executive Director of the Northern Kentucky Education Council and former Superintendent of Boone County Schools. Dr. Poe shares his invaluable perspective on fostering meaningful partnerships between parents, schools, and communities. Drawing on his 38 years in education, Dr. Poe highlights the importance of treating parents as partners, empowering them to take leadership roles, and creating a culture of trust and collaboration. The conversation delves into Dr.…

Join us for February’s Virtual ParentCamp on Wednesday, February29, 2025

February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 Julia Pile

Join us for Virtual ParentCamp on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 12 pm ET/11 am CT/ 10 am MT/ 9 am PT! Join us for our daytime session of Virtual ParentCamp. February is the month of love and kindness so take the time to cherish and appreciate those around you. It’s the shortest month of the year and for me time to start getting excited as spring is around the corner. Almost time to take off those winter woolies and enjoy the warmer, longer days. Our hearts are with the…

Building Connections: Highlights from Sussex Montessori’s December ParentCamp & A Look Ahead to February!

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 Julia Pile

2024-12-12 Sussex Montessori Group Photo

Written by Jay Posick, ParentCamp Coach On December 12, 2024 from 5:30-7:30PM, Sussex Montessori hosted their second ParentCamp of the 2024-2025 school year. It was a downright amazing evening! 26 people signed in at registration, including 10 children, but it felt like we had more than that due to the wonderful conversations before we started, during the sessions, and at dinner. ParentCamp is a tremendous opportunity to speak with other families, school staff, and the community about topics of interest. The groups meet in circles that are meant to provide…

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

January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 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…