Consultant Directory

Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors, Inc., , Edinburg, Texas 78539
956-383-3711; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: Abriendo Puertas is a 501(c)(3)non-profit affiliated with Texas A&M University. We provide parents (especially Spanish-speaking) with the training, skills, and tools to become the chief advocates for their children's academic success.
Staff Credentials: Dr. Hector F. Aldape, Ed.D., President and CEO - Dr. Ida Acuña-Garza, Ed.D., Exec. Dir. for Research & Training - Over 40 years working with families with diverse backgrounds. Mayra Hinojosa, B.S. - social work - Mother-Daughter programs/outreach - students and families.

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

Carol Alexander-Lewis , Publisher
MODERN PARENTS Magazine, New Orleans, Louisiana 70072
504-339-5310; Email
Services Offered: Parenting Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: I am a former school district administrator. My experience as an educator includes over 10 years as a certified teacher, and nearly five years as an administrator. As an administrator, I have supervised federal programs, including Title I-Parental Involvement programs and funding. I also supervised 10 theme based schools. Currently, I am the publisher of MODERN PARENTS Magazine, which connects home and school.
Education/Credentials: B.A.-Education M.A.-Educational Administration and Supervision Doctoral Student-K-12 Leadership

Bentiva Education Solutions: Resources for Cross-Cultural Communication, , Arlington, Texas 76016
817-946-6162; Email; Website
Services Offered: Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Other Specialties
Background: Bentiva Education Solutions publishes specialized English-Spanish reference materials for educators called Kon-ver-SAY-shun guides. These bilingual resources help teachers, principals, counselors, administrators, and paraprofessionals communicate directly with Spanish-speaking families. The purpose of these reference tools is to provide educators with a quick and anxiety-free way to increase parent-teacher communication and parental involvement, whether or not they know Spanish.
Staff Credentials: Barbara Benjamin-Trevino founded Bentiva Education Solutions in 2002 to address the gap in reference materials for educators to communicate more comfortably with parents who do not speak English. She received a B.Sc. in Education from Temple University and a M.Sc. in Management in Human Services from Lesley University.

Mari Blaustein , Consultant , Herndon, Virginia 20170
Email; Website
Services Offered: Parenting Education, National Speaker
Background: Mari's expertise is in the development and management of innovative early childhood learning environments. She had worked in several independent schools offering Pre-K programs. Mari is an established presenter at National Conferences such as NAEYC, NHSA, SECA, & NAFCC. She has also authored articles that have been published in the NAEYC publication, "Young Children."
Education/Credentials: B.A.

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,

Barbara Boone Ph.D., Consultant
Barbara J. Boone & Co., LLC, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
Email; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: Dr. Barbara Boone is an independent consultant providing on-site coaching, professional development, and presentations to schools and parent groups. She has worked with numerous Ohio school districts, universities, and state agencies providing expertise for the development of family and community involvement programs and products. She has extensive experience as a facilitator and trainer and has held teaching and administrative positions in early childhood education. Barbara is an active school volunteer and mother of three children
Education/Credentials: B.S. Physiology, Michigan State University M.S. Human Development, University of Kentucky Ph.D. Human Development and Family Science, The Ohio State University.

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

Teri Brooks , Consultant
TCB Consulting, Kansas City, Missouri 64133
816-335-1414; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: I have worked in the field of youth development for almost fourteen years. During that time I have facilitated parent involvement trainings in community-based and school settings. I am a certified training in the "Six Types of Parent Involvement". I am also certified in teambuilding research as well.
Education/Credentials: Bachelor - Liberal Arts,Certified Trainier for True Colors, Six Types of Parent Involvement, and the Advancing Youth Development Curriculum.

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

C&M Educational Connections and Consulting (CMECC) , , Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122
617-282-9700; Email
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, National Speaker
Background: C&M Educational Connections and Consulting (CMECC) is an Educational Advocacy organization that was founded in 2006 to provide a variety of educational and supportive services to at-risk youth and families. In 2007, CMECC was approved as a Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Provider with MA DOE (Department of Education). CMECC help parents make sense of NCLB and the SES eligibility process for improving K-12 student learning in Greater Boston.
Staff Credentials: CMECC was founded by Ms. Paula Nelson, a former middle school math inclusion and transitional teacher and educator of the Boston Public School District. CMECC's staff possesses years of motivational and results-based experience as teachers, educators, mentors, and volunteers.

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.

Steven Constantino Ed.D., Speaker/Trainer/Consultant , Atlanta, Georgia 30141
770-862-6359; Email
Services Offered: Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: The nation's leading practitioner of family engagement. Dr. Constantino has written three books on family engagement and is a much sought after speaker and trainer.
Education/Credentials: Doctorate of Education, Certificate of Advanced Study, Masters Degree, Bachelors Degree

Mariela Dabbah , Author, speaker, consultant , Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510
(914) 772-5603; Email; Website
Services Offered: Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, National Speaker
Background: I'm an award-winning, best-selling author, national speaker and consultant on issues that help Latinos navigate the American system successfully. One of my strongest areas of focus is education and parent involvement in education. Books on the topic: Help your children succeed in school, and Help your children succeed in high school and go to college, both geared to Hispanic parents.
Education/Credentials: Mater's in Philosphy and Literature from the University of Buenos Aires

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;

Dr. Sears' L.E.A.N. Programs, , Castle Rock, Colorado 80104
303.242.8411; Email; Website
Services Offered: Parenting Education, Certified Parent Coach
Background: Developed by world renowned pediatrician and author, Dr. Bill Sears, Dr. Sears' L.E.A.N. Programs offer programs to organizations that educate parents of children on lifestyle, exercise, attitude and nutrition. The four pillars of health that impact a child's learning, behavior, happiness and more.
Staff Credentials: Allison Slade, Certified Nutrition Therapist, BA, Certified L.E.A.N. Coach and Instructor Dominique Hodgin, BA, Certified L.E.A.N. Coach and Instructor, Candidate - Masters in Education Psychology and Certificate in Nutrition

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.

ETA/Cuisenaire, , Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
Email; Website
Services Offered: Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: We are providers of supplemental educational resources, especially those that are manipulative-based and have been serving educators for 40+ years. We focus on providing schools and districts with SOLUTIONS that fit their NEEDS, including classroom resources, teacher resources and professional development (product based). In addition to our "pre-packaged" solutions, we also have the ability and experience with developing customized solutions based on specific needs or goals for academic achievement and/or teacher effectiveness.
Staff Credentials: Our staff of outside Educational Consultants all have either experience as classroom teachers or administrators within schools, and/or extensive prior experience selling educational materials. Our internal staff has a variety of expertise in the content areas, especially Reading, Mathematics, and Science.

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.