Parent Academy
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Where do I sign up?
Fill out a flyer at your child's school and our team will contact you! If you have any questions about Parent Academy please contact your school's coordinator, see below.
General questions in English can be directed to the district's educational equity coordinator, Kevin Sheridan
| 651-403-7046
kevin.sheridan@isd197.org
Parent Academy Coordinators / Instructors
Garlough
Xiomara Medina-Calderon,
| 651-403-8119
Moreland
Ybeth Jimenez
| 612-401-9175
Pilot Knob
Ybeth Jimenez
| 651-403-8366
Heritage
Ivonne Soriano,
| 651-403-7404
GoogleVoice: 651-705-6184
Friendly Hills
Mary Pirela,
| 651-403-7735
Two Rivers
Rodrigo Sanchez,
| 651-403-8153
What is Parent Academy?
Parent Academy is a free six-week course or targeted seminar for parents and caregivers of District 197. Parent Academy is designed to connect parents and caregivers to their child’s school, to post-secondary resources, and to other parents in the school community. Courses are offered in the evenings from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. and transportation, childcare, and dinner are provided free of charge! All courses are taught and led by District staff members.
What will I do?
At Parent Academy we want to give you the tools to support your child’s education. During the classes we talk about how to navigate the school system and how to access the educational opportunities available for your children.
Which Parent Academy course is the right fit for me?
We offer Parent Academy courses for elementary, middle, and high school parents in Spanish and English at the following locations from 5:30- 7:30 p.m.
Elementary Courses
- Garlough Environmental Magnet Elementary - Xiomara Medina-Calderon
- Moreland Arts and Health Sciences Magnet - Ybeth Jimenez
- Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School - Ybeth Jimenez
Middle School Courses
- Heritage ESTEM Magnet - Ivonne Soriano
- Friendly Hills Middle School - Mary Pirela
High School Courses
- Two Rivers High School - Rodrigo Sanchez