Consultant Directory

Lea Stublarec , Parent Coach , Palo Alto, California 94301
650-248-5056; Email
Services Offered: ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Certified Parent Coach, National Speaker
Background: I am a social worker and certified parent coach with over 20 years of experience working with families....however my most challenging job ever was raising my gifted daughters. My goal is to help support parents of gifted girls in dealing with the challenge (and joys!) of nurturing female genius in today's culture.
Education/Credentials: MSW, PCI-Certified Parent Coach, SENG-certified group facilator

Successful Innovations, INC, , Lynchburg, Virginia 24502
Email; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: We specialize in interactive parent involvement resources to make it easier for parents to support their child's education. Our resources are great for parent workshops, home visits, and parent resource centers.
Staff Credentials: Our staff are former educators: teachers and principals withe extensive experience in education and working with parents.

Cheri Sullivan , Director
NH Connections, Amherst, New Hampshire 03031
6036624130; Email
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, Certified Parent Coach, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: I have my MA in Counseling and Graduate work in special education. My focus is children with disabilities. I like to focus on how costs can be reduced by the work of parent/community/school partnerships. I teach parents and schools how to make the most of their community to improve results for children with disabilities.
Education/Credentials: MA Counseling Graduate work in Special Education 30+ hours

L. Elaine Sutton Mbionwu CCHP, Independent Consultant/Trainer
Covenant Collaborative Consulting & Training, Tucker, Georgia 30084
770-771-4707; Email
Services Offered: Parenting Education, National Speaker
Background: Specialized Interest Area(s) Training/Technical Assistance/Consultation 1. Families impacted by incarceration 2. Single-parent Engagement 3. Parental Engagement Services Provided 1. Research and Evaluation of Parental Engagement Programs 2. Grant Writing 3. Parental Engagement Collaboration Partnership Development (faith/community-based organizations) 4. Focus Groups
Education/Credentials: Morehouse School of Medicine Louis W. Sullivance National Center for Primary Care Executive Faculty Development Program Atlanta, GA - November 2007 - May 2008 93 CMEs - 5 month accelerated program Graduation 5/08) Course of Study: Clinical Teaching Program Public Health Focus) National Commission on Correctional Health Care Chicago, IL US Certification - 6/2003 – Present Certified Correctional Health Professional

Deborah Talley M.Ed., Executive Director
Integral Opportunities Corporation, Los Angeles, California 90047
323 365 6688; Email
Services Offered: Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: I specialize in identifying and empowering individuals to honor their inherent gifts and those of others. My career in mentoring and coaching spans more than two decades. I have worked in: the classroom as a teacher, the training department in corporate America, coordinated GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Programs, consulted parents, and mentored teachers. I am the founder and director of a faith-based nonprofit organization, which mentors at-risk, underserved youth.
Education/Credentials: Master's Degree in Education Curriculum and Instructional Design, Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Certified Trainer, Certified Sexual Assualt Hotline Counselor.

Dr. Dwayne B. Thomas Ph.D., Executive Director & Chief Learning Officer
AT Davis Foundation, Gurnee, Illinois 60031
708-829-7528; Email; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, Certified Parent Coach, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: I am an independent consultant and University Professor with 25+ years of experience in educational leadership and organizational development. Since 1998, I have directed the AT Davis Foundation, an educational foundation supporting parents, teachers, school leaders, and other professionals. Our programming and research focus is on Parents Uniting for Leadership and Success in Education (PULSE). PULSE recognizes parents as the 'heartbeat' of our schools and communities. How is the PULSE of your community?
Education/Credentials: Doctor of Philosophy of Education (Educational & Sports Leadership), Master of Arts in Education (Admnistration & Coaching), Bachelor of Arts in Education (Teaching K-12)

Gwen Thomas Ms, Key Speaker/Trainer
Fresh Perspectives Speaking & Seminars, Inc., Southfield, Michigan 48076
248.372-7072; Email
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: Successful in assisting my son gaining over $250,000.00 in scholarships as a result of his major, volunteerism, focus and career objectives. Developed best practices for to help parents target scholarships and build children with character and conviction.
Education/Credentials: BA-Political Science, Communications MBA-Marketing

TLA, Inc., , Huntsville, AL, Alabama 35803
256-883-7005; Email
Services Offered: ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: TLA, Inc., Home of the Literacy Ambassador, offers passion, practicality and a research basis for each workshop or training offered. Expertise in literacy development and parent involvement in same plus school readiness for preschool children is the core of our service. The President is author of numerous online and print articles for families.
Staff Credentials: Cathy Puett Miller, President of TLA, Inc., is an educational children's literacy consultant (training parents AND teachers) with over 12 years of experience. Her library science degree from Florida State Univ. is combined with extensive research and "in the classroom experience" in emergent literacy and children's and family literacy.

Monica Tunnell , Parent Educator
Camp Otto Retreat Center, Cloverdale, Indiana 46120
765-795-4595; Email; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, National Speaker
Background: I have served as a parent educator and parent retreat facilitator for many years. I own and operate a retreat center which focuses on family effectiveness and leadership programs. I coach parents via telephone, as well as in person either through retreats, workshops, or one-on-one sessions. I also conduct effectiveness workshops that assist parents in working with their children regarding school and extracurricular activities.
Education/Credentials: B.A., Social Sciences with a concentration in Psychology and Sociology.

Jose Antonio Velazquez , Latino Parent Involvement Bilingual Specialist , El Paso, Texas 79912
915-504-9899; Email
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker, Other Specialties
Background: Throughout my career as a Bilingual/ESL educator and high school principal, I have had the privilege of working with Latin American immigrant families as they look for ways to best help their children succeed in school and life. As the former Director of the Hispanic Family Learning Institute at the National Center for Family Literacy, I have led parent involvement discussions and trainings at the local, state, and national levels.
Education/Credentials: Currently completing a Ph.D. in Teaching, Learning, and Culture at UT El Paso, M.Ed. Instructional Specialist in Bilingual/ESL, B.A. Anthropology, Certified to teach PK - 6 General Elementary and PK - 6 Bilingual/ESL, Certified as K - 12 Mid-Management Principal.

Susan Wais , Parent Educator , La Jolla, California 92037
619.306.6193; Email
Services Offered: Parenting Education
Background: I am a bilingual parent educator. I have taught parent education workshops in Spanish and English in the San Diego Unified School District for the last three years. The workshops cover topics such as discipline, communication, sibling rivalry and dealing with anger.
Education/Credentials: Ph.D. Psychology M.A. Family Therapy B.A. Intercultural Education

Jacqueline Williams , Independent Training Consultant
Williams Consulting, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia 22304
202 832-4400 ext. 5484; Email
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Strategic Planning, National Speaker
Background: I am a veteran trainer with 19 years experience. I have designed workshop and seminars for parents, community stakeholders, local government and school professionals in New York, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Topics include Parent Leadership, At Risk Youth and Families, Conflict Resolution, Anger Management, Effective Communication, Cooperation and Negotiation, Goal Setting and Time Management and Issues We Face as Parents of Children with Special Needs.
Education/Credentials: M.Ed., Education and Human Development, George Washington University, Doctoral Candidate, George Washington University, Licensed Early Childhood Special Educator, Virginia

Jennifer Wolf , Certified Parent Coach and Parent Educator
Pathways Parent Coach, LLC, Grandville, Michigan 49418
(616) 499-3376; Email; Website
Services Offered: ParentNet Trainer, ParentNet Forum/Local Speaker, Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Certified Parent Coach, National Speaker
Background: I'm a Certified Parent Coach and former classroom teacher of nine years. As a teacher, I also had the opportunity to facilitate several family involvement programs, including "Family Tools and Technology" and "FANS: Families Achieving the New Standards." I also trained other teachers throughout NJ to lead Family Tools and Technology. Upon leaving the classroom, I had the opportunity to teach parenting classes for "PEACH: Parent Education for Adults and Children of Hunterdon.”
Education/Credentials: Founder of Pathways Parent Coach, LLC Parent Coach Certification, 2006 K-8 Teacher Certification, NJ, 1993 BS English and Elementary Education, 1993

Laura Ziegler , Parent Educatior , Belmont, California 94002
650-592-5055; Website
Services Offered: Parenting Education, Faculty/Staff Continuing Education, Certified Parent Coach
Background: I focus on the issues of adoption, trauma and ADHD in children and teens. I provide strategies, support, and information so teachers and parents feel more confidence and hope that they can make and see a difference. I provide classes and individual coaching that address the issues that affect special needs children. I am a Certified Parent Educator, former Special Ed. teacher, and the mother of an adopted teen with emotional and learning challenges.
Education/Credentials: BA English, UC Berkeley Teaching Credential, Special Ed/English SF State University MA, Education, SF State Certifications, Parent Coaching,CHADD, Beyond Consequences (Adoption, Trauma)