How much does parent involvement in education make a difference?

Special Guest: Stacey Kannenberg, Publisher & Nationally Renowned Education Expert and Award Winning Author

Part of the reason kids struggle in the older grades is that parents need to be involved from day one and the curriculum usually starts to be beyond the average parent by 5th or 6th grade. Discussion topics include: What can parents and kids do to take back education and how do you motivate a child that simply isn’t interested in school?
Stacey Kannenberg is a media favorite with numerous television appearances along with hundreds of radio, magazine and newspaper stories. She is also a frequent presenter at Early Learning and Head Start Conferences where she holds workshops for teachers and educators entitled:  “Empowering Parents 101”.

With excellent questions and comments from our co-host; Tom Costanzo, founder of A.S.N.A.P. (Adolescent special needs and placement).

Special Guest: Laura Ramirez, Psychologist and Author
Laura is the author of “Keepers of the Children: Native American Wisdom and Parenting.” This award-winning book combines ancient native concepts with cutting-edge psychology to show parents how to raise children to develop their natural strengths, hone keen self preservation skills that will keep them safe from harm and grow into adults who share their strengths with others by making unique contributions to the world. And…back by popular demand, writer and satirist Will Jones as Allen’s co-host. This is a show you won’t want to miss!

Special Guest: Lisa Foley, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor of Therapeutic Services, Willow Springs Center. Lisa earned her bachelor’s degree cum laude in psychology at the University of North Carolina followed by her master’s of social work degree with honors at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Lisa brings a wealth of experience and education to her work with children and teens and their families. Her extensive professional skills include counseling with juveniles, adults and families; assessing patient needs and treatment goals; developing and implementing clinical programs; and educating the public via lectures and presentations.

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Special Guests: Tim Brace and Kelly Dunbar of the Carlbrook School in Virginia.  Co-host: Rob Spencer
Listen as Allen, Rob, Tim and Kelly discuss the value of character development for teenage students and wonder why it isn’t part of every high school curriculum…
It is at Carlbrook, and much more.