Consultant Directory

Mary Lou Johnson Ed.S., LMHC, Vice President
National ParentNet Association, Tampa, Florida 33629
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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
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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

Diane Kelly M.Ed., Educational Consultant and Parent Coach
Building School Success, Roanoke, Virginia 24015
540-797-7287;
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, Certified Parent Coach, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: Consultant to preschools and grade school programs. Having been a Director of Preschool and Grammar School programs, I am able to access and help develop assessments, focus groups, and assist in developing a strategic plan for schools. I offer parent and teacher workshops focusing on strengths of students.
Education/Credentials: Parent Coaching Institute, PCI Certified Parent Coach, Family Manager Coach Certification, Gesell Institute, Examiner for Gesell Developmental Observation, University of Virginia M.Ed., Covenant College,B.A.

Lori Jo Kemper , President, Parent Coach, Speaker
The Parenting Path®, Minneapolis, Minnesota 5378
952-440-6551, toll free 877-205-2331; ; 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
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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; ; 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;
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; ; 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; ; 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; ; 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

Joe Mazza , Principal/Doctoral Learner , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19046
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Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, Certified Parent Coach, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: Joe Mazza is a current doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania working toward his degree in Educational Leadership. His dissertation involves using social-networking technologies to enhance home-school relationships, and Dr. Joyce Epstein is serving on his committee. He is the current principal of Knapp Elementary School in the North Penn School District in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Family Engagement Wiki located at http://knappwiki.wikispaces.com/
Education/Credentials: K-12 Administration & Supervision Certificate; Ed.D. Expected 2013 - Educational Leadership, Univ. of Pennsylvania; M.Ed. Educational Leadership - National Louis University; B.S. Elementary Education - Penn State University

Greg McCaslin , Education Director
Roundabout Theatre Company, New York, New York 10018
212-642-9629, ext 1;
Services Offered: National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: I am a frequent speaker on the arts in schools and communities, and a skilled facilitator comfortable with role-play/team building. As Director of Programs at the Center for Arts Education(1997-2007), I oversaw the successful Parents As Arts Partners program, which supported hundreds of urban schools in creating/improving their work with parents by partnering with local arts and cultural organizations and artists.
Education/Credentials: BA,Theatre Arts, Webster College (now University); Board Member, the Partnership for After School Education(PASE); Member of Program Planning Committee, NYC Arts in Education Roundtable.

Cathi McGrevey , Certified Parent Coach
The Progressive Parent, Hooksett, New Hampshire 03106
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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

Jody McVittie MD, Parent Coach, Parenting Educator
Encouraging Solutions, Seattle, Washington 98103
206 782 1595; ; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, Certified Parent Coach, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: I have been teaching parenting education one on one and for groups for 17 years. Also do professional training for educators and child care providers. Specialties include understanding motivation, the impact of trauma, integrating brain science and parenting. My 3 children (now grown) have been some of my best teachers.
Education/Credentials: Doctor of Medicine, Certified Positive Discipline Lead Trainer, ICF Credentialed Coach

Georgia Mueller , Systems Navigation Coach
Private Consultant, Kansas City, Missouri 64114
913-963-8349;
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: As a parent of a child with moderate autism, I have spent the last 10 years seeking services for my child from every arena imaginable. We have developed a mutually productive relationship with our school whereby my son has been afforded all the appropriate education that he has needed. I turned my love of resource finding and systems navigation into a job as a parent trainer with my state's PTI for the last 6 years.
Education/Credentials: BS & MS in Human Ecology

Natioanl Center for Family Literacy, , Louisville, Kentucky 40202
5025841133 ext. 115;
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: NCFL has 22 years of experience putting programs in place in schools and community organizations that supports parents and children learning together. In addition, we sponser an annual national conference for literacy experts, educators, researchers, policy makers, philantropists, and community leaders.
Staff Credentials: Most of our professional staff have multiple degrees in reading, literacy development - adult and child, early childhood education, and business. Some are specialist in working with English Language Learners or diverse families.

Jane Nelsen , author/speaker
Positive Discipline Associates, San Diego, California 92123
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Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Certified Parent Coach, National Speaker
Background: Author or 18 books including the Positive Discipline Series. Developer with Lynn Lott of the "Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way" workshop and "Positive Discipline in the classroom.
Education/Credentials: EdD in Educational Psychology from the University of San Francisco

Keith Noval , Professional Coach & Training Consultant
The Spotlight On You, Murrieta, California 92563
951-461-0993; ; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, National Speaker
Background: I specialize in the field of Multiple Intelligence and I work with parents to help them understand the variety of ways that they, and their children learn. A deeper understanding of learning styles helps the parent get more involved with in their child's education and makes them more aware of learning opportunties. It also reduces frustration that results from incompatible teaching and learning styles at home or at school.
Education/Credentials: Interactive Instructional Design Certification from VNU, Master Coach and Coach Facilitator Certification from Manpower Development (ManDev), Member of American Society of Training and Development (ASTD), Member of San Diego Professional Coaches Alliance (SDPCA), Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore School of Business and Economics

Oklahoma Parent Information and Resource Center (OK PIRC), , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118
4054784078; ; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker
Background: The Oklahoma Parent Information & Resource Center (OK PIRC) works with and provides technical assistance and training to Oklahoma parents, school districts and community based organizations statewide to improve student success by increasing parental involvement from birth to high school. Our Services Include: Parent Advisory Committees, Parent Leadership Academy, Parent Resource Library, Interactive Website, Toolkits for Practitioners, Parent Engagement Support, Trainings, Parents As Teachers (OKC Public School District), NCLB and SES Resources
Staff Credentials: All off our Core staff have Master degrees in Public Adminstration and/or Education.

Parent & Family Life Coaching, , Plano, Texas 75093
972-510-5433; ; Website
Services Offered: Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, Certified Parent Coach, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: We offer customized coaching packages for parents who are facing issues with their children or who desire to grow in their parenting skills. We help parents through difficult life transitions as well as guide them through the educational selection process for their children. In addition, we partner with schools to address issues with staff, such as bullying and communication. Lastly, we facilitate lunchshops for corporations seeking to enhance work/life balance in the workplace.
Staff Credentials: All staff members have Master's degrees in a related field as well as proper certification and/or training in parent and family life education.