Consultant Directory

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

Gayle Covington Fowler , Speaker and Trainer
Busy Life Solutions, Miamisburg, Ohio 45343
937-478-4825; Email
Services Offered: Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Certified Parent Coach, National Speaker, Other Specialties

Education/Credentials: B.S. Organizational Management, M.S. Christian Leadership & Studies, Certified in several relationship based programs, DISC Facilitator

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®

Greater Dallas Lifeskills, , Plano, Texas 75093
214-705-9180; Email; Website
Services Offered: Parenting Education, Certified Parent Coach, Other Specialties
Background: We offer classes in parenting, lifeskills, anger management, and domestic violence. Our classes are offered in Spanish. Our anger management and domestic violence classes are based on studies that contain models and curriculum that encourage class interaction and inspire engagment. Our clients include companies, agencies, families, businesses, county courts, family courts, attorneys, housing authorities, HR departments and training organizations.
Staff Credentials: With over 26 years of experience, our staff are highly credentialed to serve our clients.

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.

Debra King , President/CEO
Impacting Lives International, St. Joseph, Missouri 64505
Email; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, Other Specialties
Background: I have 8 years as a Social Service/Parent Involvement Coordinator for Head Start. I currently focus my attention on providing parents (single/married; teens and adults) marriage and relationship education.
Education/Credentials: MA in Organizational Management, BS in Social Psychology

Kingdom Concepts, , Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
734-686-0591; Email; Website
Services Offered: Parenting Education
Background: Kingdom Concepts provide's training, motivation and encouragement to parents in the areas of homework management, college readiness, academic motivation, and more.
Staff Credentials: Our staff is comprised of a variety of consultants from various educational and professional backgrounds, including teaching, business, social work and counseling.

Linda Klonsky , Organization Development Consultant
LK & Associates, Silver Spring, Maryland 20902
301-681-6175; Email
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, Strategic Planning, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: In addition to consulting, I teach leadership to adults in a highly interactive and experiential format that includes learning about use of self, leadership principles and practices, change management and systems thinking.
Education/Credentials: PhD student in Organization Development at Fielding Graduate University Certifications: Harvard University, Leadership Educator Johns Hopkins, Change Management NTL, Organization Development M.Ed. Towson State University B.A. Yeshiva University

Susan Kruger , Author/Study Skills Coach , Lake Orion, Michigan 48360
248-890-2092; Email; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education
Background: Since 1996, I have been teaching students how to get organized and study more efficiently. What started as a small tutoring business has grown to a published study skills curriculum, including my book, SOAR Study Skills, that is used in schools across the country. I travel extensively training educators and speaking to parents. My passion is helping students, parents, and educators SIMPLIFY the learning process so students can improve their level of success and confidence.
Education/Credentials: Bachelors of Science Magna Cum Laude - Western Michigan University, Masters of Education - Wayne State University, Michigan State Certified K-12 teacher; Reading, Math, Science

Diane Lang , Parent Educator , Flanders, New Jersey 07836
516-220-9047; Email; Website
Services Offered: Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, National Speaker
Background: Adjunct Professor of Psychology teaching various psychology and developmental classes at Montclair State University and Centenary College. Teach various workshops geared towards moms and parenting. Workshops include but are not limited to: Positive Parenting, Child Development, Baby Steps the path from Motherhood to Career - moms reentering the workforce, Talking to your children about tough financial times and Creating balance & relieving Anxiety
Education/Credentials: Masters in Counseling, BA in Liberal Arts

Kathy Leslie , President
Leslie Consulting & Associates, Beaverton, Oregon 97008
5036462008; Email; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: Kathy Leslie retired as the executive administrator for Community and Staff Relations in Beaverton (Oregon) School District. She has taught at all levels, elementary, middle and high school. Leslie has delivered workshops and speeches on communications, strategic communication planning, and public engagement strategies internationally and in nearly every state for education organizations and private businesses. Currently she is devoting much of her work to research and communication audits and to parent leadership training.
Education/Credentials: BA, B.ED, MMS Masters in Management Science, Certification in School Administration

Cathi McGrevey , Certified Parent Coach
The Progressive Parent, Hooksett, New Hampshire 03106
Email; Website
Services Offered: Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Certified Parent Coach, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: When not coaching or offering workshops, Cathi is also a faculty member at Southern New Hampshire University teaching Child Development courses to include Families and Cross-Cultural studies. Certified through the Parent Coaching Institute, she has partnered with other grads to form The PCI Parent Coaches of New England. To learn more about the many workshops and events Cathi McGrevey and her partner Connie Hammer offer, please visit their web-site; www.theprogressiveparent.com
Education/Credentials: PCI Certified Parent Coach, MS in Human Services