Parent Liaisons
Each school has a Parent Liaison who is responsible for engaging the parents and guardians in the school community. The position answers to the Assistant Superintendent of School Improvement. The Parent Liaison’s functions include:
- Creating a welcoming environment at the school for parents and guardians.
- Working with the Office of School Improvement, principal, school staff and PTA to identify parent and related school community issues to see that they are addressed in a timely manner.
- Assisting parents in setting goals and education development for their children.
- Partnering with community groups and agencies to promote their involvement in the school and provide information and direction as needed.
- Meeting with the principal or the principal’s designee(s) to develop and review work plans and assess the impact of the liaison’s work on student outcomes.
Contact Info
Daveda Lassiter
MV STEAM Academy & Edward Williams School
dlassiter@mtvernoncsd.org
(914) 308-4281
Beth Smith
Grimes School & Denzel Washington School of the Arts
esmith1@mtvernoncsd.org
(914) 308-4251
Maura Gutierrez
MV Leadership Academy & Hamilton School
mgutierrez1@mtvernoncsd.org
(914) 308-4220
Nakia Hiland
Parker School & Mount Vernon High School
nhiland@mtvernoncsd.org
(914) 308-4347
Pamela Valdovinos
Benjamin Turner Middle School & Pennington School
pvaldovinos@mtvernoncsd.org
(914) 308-4340
Sandra O'Connor
Lincoln School & Nelson Mandela Zollicoffer School
so'connor@mtvernoncsd.org
(914) 308-4231
Tania Galin
Traphagen School & Rebecca Turner School
tgalin@mtvernoncsd.org
(914) 308-4224
Veronica Graham
Graham School& Mount Vernon Honor Academy
vgraham@mtvernoncsd.org
(914) 308-4248