Consultant Directory

Advanced Learning Resources, , Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226
414-456-9330; Email; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: Dr. Paula J. Hillmann is Executive Director of Advanced Learning Resources. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specializing in giftedness and human development. Advanced Learning Resources specializes in gifted education and talent development and provides comprehensive diagnostics for children, adolescents, and adults; staff development programs for educators; guidance and advisory for families and individuals; programs on the social-emotional needs of advanced learners and their families.
Staff Credentials: Paula J. Hillmann: Ph.D., Educational Psychology – Cognition & Lifespan Development; School Administration; M.S. Educational Psychology – Giftedness, Talent Development & Creativity; B.S. Child & Family Studies; Licensed Teacher; Principal; Curriculum Coordinator; Parent of 2 children. Mary Przybylski: Programs Coordinator, B.S. Communications & Psychology, Parent of 3 children.

Janet Alexander , Professional Development Trainer
Infinity Counseling Services, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33180
305-342-0531; Email
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, National Speaker
Background: I present a diversified professional background as a Trainer, Facilitator and Career Consultant to complement a B.S. in Human Development with emphasis in Family Studies. Currently I am seeking professional certification from the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) as Certified Professional in Learning and Performance. As Professional Development Trainer I Facilitate Teacher Professional Development Workshops; plan, implement and facilitate Parent Involvement Programs and meet with parents and teachers in individual consultations.
Education/Credentials: Bachelor of Science in Human Development with emphasis in Family Studies; Associates of Science in Mental Health; Certified Career Transition Specialist

Alexandra Blumencranz , Certified Parent Coach
Positive Parent Coaching, Inc., Clearwater, Florida 33761
727-656-9971; Email; Website
Services Offered: Parenting Education, Certified Parent Coach
Background: With a degree in Psychology as well as a certification in Parent Coaching, I have been working since 2004 with parents in creating the optimal environment for their children and families. I am also currently working towards a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Education/Credentials: B.A. Psychology, Certified Parent Coach CPC,

Mara Briere , Parent Education Specialist
Points to Ponder Company, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730
Email; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Other Specialties
Background: Certified "Becoming a Love and Logic Parent Program" Facilitator/Mentor Qualified MBTI Administrator Substance Abuse Counselor Certified Elementary Teacher Co-Creator/Co-Facilitator Parenting with Style Series Developer and Facilitator of "12 Steps to Healthy Parenting Program"
Education/Credentials: BA Philosophy, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Certified Elementary Teacher, Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling

Barbara Bushey , Certified Parent Coach
Parent Coaching Institute, South Lyon, Michigan 48178
248-446-3704; Email
Services Offered: Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Certified Parent Coach, Other Specialties
Background: I support parents by walking beside them through the joys and challenges of being a parent. My goal is to assist parents in learning to implement changes which will benefit each unique family. With 37 years of teaching in elementary education, I have developed a deep understanding of children, developmentally appropriate expectations, and positive discipline strategies. I also give workshops for schools and groups on Media violence and its effects on the child's developing brain.
Education/Credentials: B.A. in Education from Eastern Michigan University, M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Oakland University, Member of Glasser Institute Faculty, Parent Coaching Institute -Certified Parent Coach

Center for the Improvement of Child Caring, , North Hollywood, California 91606
818-980-0903; Email; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: For over 30 years the Center for the Improvement of Child Caring (CICC) has been developing, delivering and disseminating parenting skill building programs.
Staff Credentials: Headed by psychologist Dr. Kerby T. Alvy, a nationally and internationally respected parenting and parenting education authority, and author of The Positive Parent, CICC operates with a small administrative staff and a very large number of psychologists and educators with whom it contracts to conduct its parenting instructor training workshops.

Johanna De Jesus , Consultant , Elmont, New York 11003
917-804-9054; Email
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker
Background: I have held key leadership positions in the Youth Development field including as the Department Director of Education and Youth Development, New York City Department of Education Regional Parent Support Officer, and Special Assistant to Chicago Board of Education Chief of Language and Cultural Education and most recently, Chief Program Office. Additionally, she is an appointed trainer with Partnership for After-School Educators, Inc. (PASE) to provide high quality school aged training throughout New York State.
Education/Credentials: Bachelor of Arts degree - College of New Rochelle; National Urban Fellow Alumni majoring in Master’s Degree in Public Administration at Bernard Baruch College, Graduate School of Public Affairs;

EdSuccess, , Orland, California 95963
530-865-1788; Email; Website
Services Offered: Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: EdSuccess gets parents involved in their child’s learning in a fun, easy way that brings results. Workshops, trainings, and learning materials in the form of Parent Playbooks provide parents with hands-on activities matched to state learning standards. Parents become part of their child’s learning while watching grades and test scores improve. Research shows that when parents are involved with learning, a child does better in school. We show parents how to be involved.
Staff Credentials: Dr. Joni Samples, educator from teacher to superintendent of schools and mother of four, is the founder of EdSuccess. She is a nationwide speaker, author of the Parent Playbook series, and outstanding workshop facilitator. She and the rest of the staff can be reached at www.edsuccess.com.

Family & Community Partnership Office, , Federal Way, Washington 98003
253-945-2273; Email; Website
Services Offered: Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, Other Specialties
Background: Our department is designed to promote and support effective meaningful parent involvement with an understanding of individual parent interest, their student's needs, and school and community resources. We also collaborate with members and organizations in the community to recruit, expand and create partners and partnerships that will help us, help parents as they support their student's education.

Kathleen Fischer , Speaker, author, developmental specialist in adolescence
Kids At Heart, Dallas, Texas 75225
214-369-7465; Email; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: I offer presentations for teens and parents of teens on topics related to social and emotional development, relationships and sexuality. My book, Bringing Our Boys Through the Second Decade, explores issues particularly relevant to teen boys and their families. While my work spans from gifted kids to gender differences, and addressing audiences from teens to parents to adults who work with teens, my abiding goal is to connect adolescents with caring, loving involved adults.
Education/Credentials: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, R.N., Masters degree in Health Education, Endorsement in Texas in Gifted Education

Sheila Gaquin Ms., Certified Parent Coach , Deer Harbor, Washington 98243
360-376-2894; Email
Services Offered: ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Certified Parent Coach
Background: I work with families of school-aged children to help parents understand the developmental needs of their children, develop loving and consistent discipline strategies, work proactively with their child's school, attend to their own self-care, and find more peace and joy in the parenting process.
Education/Credentials: PCI Certified Parent Coach, Washington State Professional Teaching Certificate K-8, Nationally Board Certified Teacher for Middle-Childhood Education, BS in Elementary Ed. 120 post-grad hours in child development & education.

Michelle Golingo , Parent Coach
Monarch Coaching Circle, Federal Way, Washington 98023
206-778-8451; Email; Website
Services Offered: Certified Parent Coach
Background: Michelle began her career as a teacher in Special Education programs. This led to several illuminating years working with students, families, and professionals in public school education. Once Michelle's two daughters were born,her teaching career transitioned to full-time parenting. Deciding to become a PCI-trained Parent Coach was a natural career-path progression for Michelle. Her formal and informal interests center on curiosity and discovery—perfect for effectively supporting parents through the parenting journey.
Education/Credentials: Certified PCI Parent Coach, Washington State Teaching Certificate, M.Ed. - University of Washington

Peggy Gomula , PCI Certified Parent Coach® , San Diego, California 92131
858-586-1672; Email
Services Offered: Certified Parent Coach
Background: I have been in the field of education for the past 25 years—as an elementary and pre-school teacher and then as the director of my own pre-school. I enjoy coaching parents with children of all ages. As a parent coach I inspire, support, and provide information that is customized to your particular situation. Through thought-provoking questions I help clarify issues, develop dreams, and bring joy and excitement back to parenting.
Education/Credentials: B.A in Education and English, Specialization in Early Childhood, PCI Certified Parent Coach®

Susan Grijalva , Founder
National ParentNet Association, Redmond, Washington 98053
Email; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, Other Specialties
Background: Susan Grijalva is founder of ParentNet and served as its Program Director for ten years. With more than thirty years experience in education, teaching, and non-profit management, her current work focuses on the development of effective parent education programs and parent-school-community-building. She provides coaching services by phone, particularly with schools wishing to start ParentNet or those seeking to develop a foundation of parent leadership.
Education/Credentials: M.A. in Education and Teaching, Stanford University; B.A. in Music, Oberlin College

(James) David Hale , ParentNet Trainer/Consultant
Sigma Education Services, Dallas, Texas 75042
214.770.4039; Email
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Strategic Planning
Background: I first became involved with the STEP program: Systematic Training for Effective Parenting when raising teenagers and learned that we lacked some critical skills for parenting the teenage years. I later became involved in two different ToughLove Groups as a parent and a later a teacher in a tough inner city high school. I am interested in promoting ParentNet because of their approach: parent networking in the schools by grade level, attended by school staff.
Education/Credentials: MS Biophysical Sciences, Certified Science Teacher 2004, Certified Mediator, Texas.

Connie Hammer LMSW, PCI Certified Parent Coach
The Progressive Parent, LLC, Round Pond, Maine 04564
207-615-5457; Email; Website
Services Offered: Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Certified Parent Coach
Background: Sixteen years of public school social work experience as a school counselor working to engage parents, students and faculty in a productive community; Founder of a successful non-profit family resource center for children and families; Extensive training in conflict resolution and mediation; Founding member of the PCI Certified Parent Coaches of New England; Proud mother of three adult sons and a step-daughter.
Education/Credentials: BSW, MSW, PCI Certified Parent Coach, Certified Step-Family Foundation Counselor, and NASW member.

HOPE Educational Consulting, , Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022
440-247-0083; Email; Website
Services Offered: Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: We provide support and information to parents as they navigate the special education process. Through our services, we facilitate positive, proactive communication and cooperation between parents and schools.
Staff Credentials: I have a master's degree in education and a bachelor's degree in special education and Human/Organizational Development.

Mary Lou Johnson Ed.S., LMHC, Vice President
National ParentNet Association, Tampa, Florida 33629
Email; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, National Speaker
Background: Mary Lou Johnson has been a parent leader, board member, and regional trainer for the National ParentNet Association since 1999. She has had a private therapy practice, taught high school and Jr. College, and has been a regular speaker at national conventions for counselors. She is available to train ParentNet schools in Florida, do phone coaching with schools or trainers implementing ParentNet, or speak on the importance of parent involvement in education.

Tim Johnstone , President
Johnstone Advantage Consulting Group, Redmond, Washington 98073
Email; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer
Background: Tim Johnstone became involved as a ParentNet facilitator when his children were in middle school (2000). He has co-chaired the Overlake School ParentNet program, conducted ParentNet Facilitator Training at three schools, and is one of the facilitators on the National ParentNet Association training DVD. Tim is past Board President and currently serves on the board of NPNA. He is available to train trainers or consult with schools launching ParentNet.
Education/Credentials: BS in Economics, MBA in Finance

Lori Jo Kemper , President, Parent Coach, Speaker
The Parenting Path®, Minneapolis, Minnesota 5378
952-440-6551, toll free 877-205-2331; Email; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Certified Parent Coach, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: Mother of 2 boys, young adult ages, married 27 years,12 years of coaching experience, national speaker for National Center for Biblical Parenting, and speaker for National Institute on Media and the Family, Instructor for the Parent Coaching Institute, member of NAEYC, member of Christian Coaches Network, Member of International Association of Coaches, specialize in christian parent coaching for parents of all ages of children, though not limited to only coaching christians. Coach clients worldwide.
Education/Credentials: Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, University of Minnesota (Minneapolis), MBA, University of St. Thomas, PCI certified Parent Coach (Seattle Pacific University and the PCI), MCI Certified Ministry Life Coach for Hosanna.