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PARENT MENTORS MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR FAMILIES AND STUDENTS

Since 1990, Ohio Parent Mentors have helped families navigate local and state special education processes and services so that children with disabilities can get the most out of their educational experience. Using our lived experience and an evidence-based approach, we work in collaboration with families, schools, and agencies to create the conditions for success for your child.

Currently, there are approximately 100 Parent Mentor Projects in Ohio. They serve more than one-third of the schools and families in Ohio’s school districts. With our support as peers and trained mentors, parents will understand the special education process and become better advocates for their children. Ohio’s Parent Mentor Project offers all services free of charge to families.

Meet Our Program Team

Lyndsay Havey

Lyndsay Havey

Program Consultant

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

Dr. Gabrielle Johnson

Dr. Gabrielle Johnson

Program Director

The Ohio State University, Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE)

Beth Crawford

Beth Crawford

Program SUPPORT

Program Management

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Keli Bussell

program support

Data Lead
Professional Development

Dr. Melissa Ross

Dr. Melissa Ross

Program Support

Administrative & Fiscal Support

Marcie Kamb

Marcie Kamb

program support

Communications
Community of Practice Co-Lead

Sara Owens

Sara Owens

program support

Mentorship Lead
Community of Practice Co-Lead

Jessica Hurtt

Jessica Hurtt

Program Support

Podcast Coordinator & Host
Website & Communications