por Gino Whitaker | Ago 1, 2024 | Testimonios
We’re empowering parents to step out of their comfort zones, to become acquainted with the leader within themselves, and to organize with other parents to create lasting change. There I was standing in front of eight parents who were expecting me to teach them...
por Gino Whitaker | Ago 1, 2024 | Testimonios
COFI’s fabulous presentation for our Home Visiting “Big Think” (featuring parent leader Rosazlia Grillier) was right on the mark and very inspiring. The reflections in the small groups were evidence of how well Ms. Rose’s story resonated. The...
por Gino Whitaker | Ago 1, 2024 | Testimonios
The COFI Way has brought strength, skill, knowledge, and understanding of the parent voice. I am a Parent Leader Network steering committee alumni, and a COFI facilitator trained in all three phases of The COFI Way. The work I do is early childhood education, parent...
por Gino Whitaker | Ago 1, 2024 | Testimonios
We are building relationships and partnerships right now to put focus back on the community. It’s whatever the community needs. I think that’s why The COFI Way works so well because it depends on whatever the community is asking for. The model we are following is COFI...
por Gino Whitaker | Ago 1, 2024 | Testimonios
“COFI taught me how to lose my fear. I learned to feel that I was not a nuisance and a hindrance to my community, that I was a person who could contribute a lot and that I could be part of my community and this country.” Maria Alvarez is an immigrant mom who found her...
por Gino Whitaker | Jul 30, 2024 | Testimonios
Developing local assets into ambassadors Carlos Azcoitia truly gets it. His two turns as principal, along with experiences as a district official overseeing several units including community schools and parent engagement, have embedded deep values around parent...
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