Welcome back from summer break with an evening of learning, connection, and empowerment at Virtual ParentCamp! Engage in meaningful conversations, share success stories, and strengthen your community—all from the comfort of home. Join us for Virtual ParentCamp on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 8 pm ET/7 pm CT/ 6 pm MT/ 5 pm PT!
As always, we use Mighty Networks to safely connect with our parents and community. This space is for you to use to connect and share with our community nationwide and globally. Share with me your summer adventures and what you are looking forward to for this school year!
Register for Virtual ParentCamp on Mighty Networks, where you will find the Zoom link to join. We hope you are enjoying it as much as we are!
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/2025-08-20-vpc
Mighty Networks introductory video https://youtu.be/yhFIOKushdA
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Virtual ParentCamp Community on Mighty Networks
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Room 1 Smarter Schools: Harnessing the Power of Evidence-Based Education
Facilitator Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D
Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D. is an authority on evidence-informed decision making in education. He works with schools and districts across the country to help educators turn research and data into practical strategies that drive continuous improvement. Dr. Courtney is passionate about empowering families and educators to collaborate in meaningful ways that support student success.
Room 2 Time to Thrive: Juggling Life, Work & Everything in Between
Facilitator Audrey Boney, ParentCamp Coach
Ms. Bonéy is a dynamic and audacious individual with a deep passion for people. With over 10 years of experience working with children and families, Ms. Bonéy has dedicated her life to uplifting communities and creating spaces of care, empowerment, and support. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Work at Delaware State University, Ms. Bonéy is committed to expanding her impact and becoming an even stronger advocate for those in need.
When Ms. Bonéy isn’t studying or serving others, you’ll likely find her dancing to a good beat, spending quality time with loved ones, or indulging in a little shoe shopping—because every great step deserves the perfect pair!
Room 3 It takes a Village: Advocating for Early Childhood
Facilitator Keda Dorisca, Rodel Delaware
Keda, a Delaware State University graduate with a degree in Political Science and minors in Law Studies and Women & Gender Studies, serves as Community Partnerships Manager at Rodel, DE. She has a strong track record of building partnerships to advance equitable public education and whole-person health. Her past roles include leading Unite Delaware and Unite Maryland Eastern Shore networks, coordinating programs at Pathways to Success, Inc., and expanding Public Allies Delaware. Deeply engaged in her community, Keda is active in numerous organizations, including the Haitian Coalition of Delaware, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and boards for Black Mothers in Power and SOAR. Passionate about giving back, she enjoys volunteering, reading, and exploring new hobbies.
Don’t forget to listen to The ParentCamp Podcast hosted by the amazing April F. Draine. There are some amazing episodes still to come with exciting discussions about impactful topics, sharing stories from ParentCamp schools, highlighting the amazing people we have met and learning from many of our strategic partners. Make sure you check out the show notes for links to all the great resources.
https://www.parentcamp.org/the-parentcamp-podcast/
Listen to The ParentCamp Podcast on YouTube, Apple and Spotify.
You can find current and past episodes on our website under the Podcast tab – https://www.parentcamp.org/the-parentcamp-podcast/
With Appreciation,
Virtual ParentCamp Coordinator
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If you would like to learn more about bringing ParentCamp or one of our family of camps (Career, Industry, Community, GrandParent, Student, Care) to your school or district, please reach out to Julie or Laura. We would love to walk with you on your family-school-community engagement journey.
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