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Susan
Rodriguez, Executive Director
Ms. Rodriguez has a Master's Degree in Social Work and is a licensed family therapist in the State of Wisconsin. Susan has had over twenty years of experience in working with low income families in the Milwaukee community. Ms. Rodriguez is certified as a Parents as Teachers supervisor and has received training at the National Network of Partnership Schools (Joyce Epstein; Johns Hopkins University) as a facilitator in the development of Family/School/Community Action Teams. She is also a certified trainer in Dr. Ruby Payne's "A Framework for Understanding Poverty." Contact Suzy at s.rodriguez@parentspluswi.org or 414-755-8703 |
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Patrice Knox, Partnership Coordinator Patrice holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Services from Upper Iowa University. Patrice has been a parent educator since 1996, trained in Parents as Teachers, Star Parenting, and FAST, among others. Contact Patrice at p.knox@parentspluswi.org or 414-755-8705 |
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Trudy Ranallo, Parents are Key Coordinator Trudy holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Trudy has also been a parent educator since 1996 and prior to that was a youth care worker for many years. She is also trained in Parents as Teachers, Star Parenting, FAST and Baby FAST. Contact Trudy at t.ranallo@parentspluswi.org or 414-755-8706 |
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Yvette
Dobbs, Parent Information & Resource Center (PIRC) Director
Yvette holds a Master's Degree from Concordia University and a Bachelor's degree from Dillard University. She has more than 19 years of experience in non-profit management. Yvette is very knowledgeable in the field of early childhood education and care. She has been a Head Start Director and a Head Start Fellow at the University of California Los Angeles. Contact Yvette at y.dobbs@parentspluswi.org or 414-755-8702 |
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Tim
Nelson, Wisconsin Alliance for Healthy Marriage (WAHM) Director
Tim holds a Master's degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and a BA in History from Whitworth University. Prior to working with Parents Plus, Tim supervised three faith-based Youth and Family programs serving diverse populations and at-risk adolescents. Tim joined the Parents Plus staff in July, 2008. Contact Tim at t.nelson@parentspluswi.org or 414-755-8716 |
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Karen Graham, Wisconsin Alliance for Healthy Marriage (WAHM) Coordinator
Karen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Springfield College and is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Organizational Management and Leadership. She holds a certification in Human Resources and has been trained in Nurturing God’s Way, STAR Parenting and Effective Black Family Curriculums. She comes from a nonprofit background where she assisted in the start up and provided leadership for a Family Resource Center. Contact Karen at k.graham@parentspluswi.org or 414-755-8704 |
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April
Windham, Data & IT Manager
April holds a Master's Degree from Colorado Technical University in Management Information Systems-System Security and a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Technology from Cardinal Stritch University. April joined the Parents Plus staff in June, 2007. Contact April at a.windham@parentspluswi.org or 414-755-8718 |
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Chad Olle, Administrative/Marketing Coordinator Chad Olle holds a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. Chad served as an AmeriCorps VISTA for a year before coming onboard as a full-time staff member in August, 2009. Contact Chad at c.olle@parentspluswi.org or 414-755-8700 |
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Staff: Neenah Parents Plus Office
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Rachel
Acord, Business Manager
Rachel Acord is a part-time employee working for Parents Plus since 1999. She is responsible for the accounting practice & reporting of the organization. Contact Rachel at r.acord@parentspluswi.org or 920-729-1787 |
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Eric Berg,
Accountant
Eric holds an MBA from Lakeland College and Bachelor's degrees from UW Oshkosh and Lakeland College. Eric has 15 years of Nonprofit Accounting experience. Contact Eric at e.berg@parentspluswi.org or 920-729-1787 |
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Staff: Plymouth Parents Plus Office
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Karen Apitz, PAT & Early Learning Coordinator Karen Apitz holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University Wisconsin Stout. She has over 18 years of early childhood experience in teaching, administration, supervision, consulting, and home visitation. Contact Karen at k.apitz@parentspluswi.org or 920-893-5875 |
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Parents Plus is the state's Parental Information and Resource Center, or PIRC. Our programs, funded through the US Department of Education, bring together parents, schools and communities to increase student achievement.
TESTIMONIALS
“I learned the importance of being more involved as kids get older – not less.”
-Partners in Education training participant
“I will be as involved in my children’s education as possible.”
-Training participant
“Parents Plus Inc. has been an invaluable partner in helping us to grow our Parents as Teachers program and has provided so many great resources in professional development and technical assistance for our staff.”
-Staci Hansen-Sontoski, Family Support Programs Manager
La Causa FRC
"The National Center for PAT is honored to work with Parents Plus, Inc. Their professionalism & strong commitment to bettering the lives of children & families is commendable, as is the collaborative spirit with which they operate."
-Susan S. Stepleton, President & CEO National Center for PAT
"Parents Plus contributions are valuable insights on what parents need to be successful. PPI clearly understands that children grow up in families & families live in communities & it is imperative that we consider this construct when developing systems of support."
-Therese Ahlers, MS, MPA
Director, WI Alliance for Infant Mental Health
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