Over the past two weeks, I have had that amazing opportunity to visit a number of school districts in Western Washington to deliver a training that is called "Parents as Leaders". The curriculum was adapted by Dalia Candanoza (my counterpart in the MERO 105 office) from the Student Leadership Program that is offered annually by Secondary Educuation For Migrant Youth. These experiences working with the fabulously motivated and capable migrant parents were both emotional and envigorating.
Working with superstar Migrant Home Visitors like Ruth Valley and Celeste Peralta of Sedro Woolley and Sylvia Mendoza from Nooksack helped to make these trainings truly successful in their purpose. The parents reported feeling more confident in their abilities, more self-aware and ready to tackle their long and short-term goals one step at a time.
I truly appreciate the valuable time that they shared with me and the wonderful wisdom that seemed to bounce around the room during our stirring discussions. I can't wait to work more with these leaders during Project FIT this winter and the Parent Regional Conference this Spring!
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