About

The Family Engagement Collaborative

The Family Engagement Collaborative began forming in 2013 as part of the Ready Families, Ready Children Project funded by the Better Way Foundation. A joint effort between the University of Dayton's Center for Catholic Education, Center for Early Learning Initiatives, the Catholic Schools Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and ReadySetSoar resulted in a funded three-year project designed to increase family engagement in the kindergarten readiness process of children in the region. The Collaborative Council meets monthly to identify and share strategies, approaches and resources and also to address needs related to family engagement in our community and beyond.

Family Engagement Collaborative Partners:

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Board Members

Diane Brogan Adams- Secretary Adjunct Professor University of Dayton and Sinclair Community College

Douglas Horvath- Outdoor Education Coordinator; Naturalist Five Rivers MetroParks

Gayle Fowler, Vice Chair Owner of PFACES,LLC a Parent, Family and Couple Education Services

Isabel Brumley, OPPE Liaison USDA

Michael Newsom, MPA Social Program (Fatherhood) Coordinator Montgomery County Dept. of Job and Family Services

Shelly Murphy-Principal at the International School at Residents Park, Dayton Public Schools

Dr. Shauna Adams, Chair- Family Engage. Collaborative, Professor of Early Childhood and Exe. Director, Center for Early Learning at the University of Dayton

Susan Ferguson-Retired Executive Director, Center for Catholic Education University of Dayton

Tyler Kessler, MSW, LSW Extension Educator Adventure Central Five Rivers Metroparks

Amy Kronberg, Adjunct Faculty in Teacher Ed at the University of Dayton and Early Learning Consultant with Preschool Promise

Academic Coordinator of Student Activities, Family Engagement and Community Outreach at Dayton Public Schools