Barbara Beal joins the Parent Mentor Project at the North Central Educational Service Center
Barbara Beal joins the Parent Mentor Project at the North Central Educational Service Center The Ohio Parent Mentor Project is excited to welcome Barbara Beal as a new Parent Mentor for the North Central Educational Service Center, bringing years of experience supporting children with disabilities, families, and educators. Barbara served as a teacher and Disability […]
Parent Mentor Latasha Motley Supports Students Beyond the School Building
Latasha Motley, Parent Mentor for Euclid City Schools, knows that supporting families sometimes means going beyond the school buildings. Affectionately known as “Ms. Motley” by the families and teachers, Latasha has lived in Euclid for twenty years and has also had five children who have attended Euclid Schools. She started volunteering in 2012 while advocating […]
Parent Mentor Rachael Holland Recognized as a Bexley School Champion
Parent Mentor Rachael Holland was recently recognized by Bexley City Schools as a School Champion, honoring her ongoing commitment to making schools and community spaces more inclusive and accessible for every student and family. The Bexley Schools Champion recognition celebrates individuals who put the district’s mission into action. Holland was recognized for promoting the pillars […]
Building Futures in Putnam County: First Transition Fair Connects Families to Lifelong Support
The Putnam County Educational Service Center has a commitment to supporting students and families every step of the way, and that commitment was on full display during a recent milestone event. Sue Schroeder, who recently began her role as a Parent Mentor at the ESC, hosted the first-ever Transition Fair at the ESC building, bringing […]
What Exactly Are Sensory-Friendly Movie Nights? Parent Mentors Across Ohio Help Families Find Out and Enjoy
News Share the Post: Related Posts For many families of children with disabilities, a trip to the movie theater can feel like climbing Mt. Everest. Loud, sudden sounds, dark rooms, and crowded spaces can turn what should be a fun outing into a stressful experience. Parent Mentors, as parents of children with disabilities, understand how […]
Lima, Ohio’s Parent Mentor Collaborates to make Mental Wellness a Priority for the Community
News Share the Post: Related Posts Families and professionals in the Lima, Ohio area are learning practical strategies to support children’s emotional well-being thanks to the leadership of Michelle King, Parent Mentor for the Allen County Educational Service Center. Michelle partnered with United Way of Greater Lima, Mercy Health St. Rita’s, and Mission of Hope […]
Dayton Parent Mentor Leads with Heart, Experience, and Foresight
News Share the Post: Related Posts Families in Dayton are feeling the impact of Parent Mentor Carrie Farley’s thoughtful and proactive leadership. Carrie, Parent Mentor for Dayton City Schools, understands firsthand some of the unique challenges families of children with disabilities face. As a parent of a fourteen-year-old with epilepsy, and a twelve-year-old with Level […]
Kids These Days…are Ready for the Next Step: Amanda Lee Helps Canton Students Transition into their Future
News Share the Post: Related Posts Canton City Schools Parent Mentor Amanda Lee is putting her passion, enthusiasm, and deep knowledge of student desires to work, helping high schoolers navigate an important transition in their lives, moving from high school into the adult world. Her commitment to talking with students, understanding what they would like […]
Parent Mentors Respond to Family Needs with “Taking a Closer Look at ADHD” Lunch and Learn
News Share the Post: Related Posts Parent Mentors Tisha Eisenhuth (Twinsburg City Schools), Darlene Fontaine (Hudson City Schools), and Amber Vojtush (Nordonia Hills City Schools) decided to kick off 2026 with a partnership to respond to one of the most requested topics from families: ADHD. Their virtual, one-hour lunch and learn titled Taking a Closer […]
Monica McCain Spreads Joy with Accessible Toledo Zoo Lights Experience
News Share the Post: Related Posts Monica McCain Spreads Joy with Accessible Toledo Zoo Lights Experience Parent Mentor Monica McCain helped bring extra cheer to students and families across Toledo Public Schools (TPS) by coordinating a special experience tied to one of Northwest Ohio’s special traditions, the Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo. The […]