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How has your PTA involvement made you feel like a leader?

Authors :
Dion, Jennifer
Walker, April
Dawdy, Anastasia
Griego, Kehle R.
Wilson, Dinah
Source :
Our Children; Oct/Nov2008, Vol. 34 Issue 2, p36-36, 1p, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article presents the views of several members of different parent-teacher associations (PTA) across the U.S. on how being involved in PTA made them feel like a leader. Jennifer Dion of Calvert Street Elementary PTA described how building community through advocacy made their school and neighborhood community stronger. Anastasia Dawdy of David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center PTA recalled how she helped her daughter's classmate who was getting a failing grade. Dinah Wilson of PTA National Unit cited how she was able to start a snack bank for the school where her children go.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10833080
Volume :
34
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Our Children
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
35002263