Parent Mentor
What is Parent Mentor Partnership?
A parent driven initiative supported by the Georgia Department of Education for Exceptional Students and Monroe County School District. Parent Mentors are parents of children with different disabilities.
What can we do for you?
- Listen and provide confidential support
- Provide information and resources
- Guide parents through the Special Education maze
- Build bridges between parents, educators, and administration
- Offer diverse trainings and workshops to meet parents' needs
When should I call a Parent Mentor?
- If you have any questions about the Special Education process
- If you need to talk with another parent about your concerns
- If you need Information on community resources
My name is Jennifer Paul Brown. I came on board as the Parent Mentor for Monroe County Schools in March 2019. I am the proud parent of Zander, a seven year old boy. Zander, or Z as we like to call him, is an energetic little guy who loves to play outside and jump at SkyZone! He also happens to have Autism and is non-verbal. Zander attends Hubbard Elementary School and is enrolled is the Access program.
As a parent of a child with a disability, I understand the challenges that can arise on a daily basis. I hope to be a point of contact to provide tools and resources that may assist you in navigating the school system and the specific needs of your child. Our goal is to make sure your child reaches his/her fullest potential.
Additional Resources:
Parent Mentor Partnership
Georgia Department of Education
The Georgia Advocacy Office
800-537-2329
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
888-275-4233
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (GDBHDD)
404-657-2252
https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/
Region 2 GDBHDD Office Contact Information:
Primary: 706-792-7733
Fax: 706-792-7740
Toll Free: 866-380-4835
3405 Mike Padgett Highway
Building 3
Augusta, GA 30906
Parent to Parent of Georgia
800-229-2038
FOCUS (Families of Children Under Stress)
770-234-9111
Disability Connections
478-741-1425
Anchor of Hope Foundation
478-994-0438
www.anchorofhopefoundation.org
Advocacy Resource Center, Macon
478-477-7764