Parent Grade Leads
Related Outcome Areas: Kindergarten Readiness • Early Grade Reading • Middle Grade Math
Parent Grade Leads uplift parents to lead, partner, and advocate—ensuring every classroom benefits from parent insight and every child has the support to thrive.
We’re recruiting Parent Grade Leads for the upcoming 2026-27 school year!
Interested in becoming a Parent Grade Lead? Complete the interest form below or contact our Community Engagement Manager, Leanna Jones, to learn more. We are currently determining grade level and school placement needs for the upcoming year and will be in touch as opportunities are confirmed.
Parent Grade Leads
Parent Grade Leads (PGLs) are parent leaders who help build strong connections between home and school. They engage in leadership development, advocacy, and close collaboration with educators. Each PGL is assigned to the grade level of their student, they partner with the grade level teachers and lead parent engagement activities in and out of the classrooms. PGLs offer valuable support to fellow parents/caregivers helping to strengthen school–community partnerships focused on student learning and success.
Mission
To lift up parents and caregivers as active classroom partners and strong advocates for student success through dynamic leadership training, meaningful collaboration with teachers, and intentional, inclusive engagement in school life.
Vision
A school community where families and educators work together to support student success, uplift family voices, and strengthen advocacy in equitable education.
Meet the 2025-26 Parent Grade Leads at Knapp Elementary!
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Angela Jimenez
5K and 5th Grade Lead
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Rebecca Gerardo
2nd Grade Lead
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Falanda Smelley
1st and 3rd Grade Lead
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Ketti Bingen
4th Grade Lead
We’re recruiting Parent Grade Leads for next school year!
Get in touch with any of our current Parent Grad Leads or our Community Engagement Manager, Leanna Jones. You can also complete this form and Leanna will reach out to you!
