Category: States

Join us for Great Oaks Charter School’s First ParentCamp of the 2025-2026 School Year

Julia Pile
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✨ Don’t miss this chance to connect, share, and grow together! Join us for ParentCamp at Great Oaks Charter School on Wednesday, September 24th from 5:00–6:30 pm. This isn’t a sit-and-listen event—it’s a chance to relax, build relationships, and dive into meaningful conversations with parents, educators, and community members. Whether you want to explore topics like self-advocacy, phone usage in schools, time management, or how to best support students, there’s a space for you. Come expand your network, have your voice heard, and enjoy the power of community.  Registration is free—scan…

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Fresh Conversations Begin—Season 2, Episode 1 of ParentCamp Podcast Releases Wednesday, September 17th

Julia Pile

Small School, Big Dreams: Building Trust and Hope at Positive Outcomes Charter School 🎙️Summary & Show Notes: In the kickoff to Season 2 of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April Draine welcomes back beloved ParentCamp coach Jay Posick and introduces Ed Emmett, Executive Director of Positive Outcomes Charter School in Delaware—the state’s very first charter school. Together, they share how Positive Outcomes serves students who weren’t finding success in traditional settings by creating a safe, family-like environment rooted in big dreams, trust, and relationships. From advisory systems that ensure no child…

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Welcome back! Join Virtual ParentCamp on August 20th!

Julia Pile
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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…

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Rotary Serendipity: Connections That Strengthen Communities

Julia Pile
Rotarians Julie Pile, Bill Sullivan and Cheryl Ernst

When you follow a path of service and connection, the most meaningful moments often happen by chance. While in Newark, Delaware, Julie Pile—President of ParentCamp and a member of the Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky —arranged to meet Cheryl Ernst from the University of Delaware for lunch at the historic Deer Park Tavern. Cheryl, also a Rotarian with the Newark Morning Rotary Club, shares Julie’s passion for education and community-building. As they sat down to catch up, another familiar face appeared—Bill Sullivan of the Courtyard by Marriott, longtime Newark Rotarian…

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The ParentCamp Podcast – Season 1 – Episode 3 – The Power of Partnerships to Build Stronger Communities with Matthew Morrison of the Delaware Dream Center – Releases at noon on Wednesday, February 5th

Julia Pile

In this impactful episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April F. Draine and ParentCamp President Julie Pile sit down with Matthew Morrison, Executive Director of the Delaware Regional Dream Center. Matt shares his inspiring journey from pediatric trauma care to leading a nonprofit focused on food security, mental health services, and community outreach. Learn how partnerships with schools, ParentCamp, and local organizations are making a tangible difference in the lives of families, providing vital resources like food, counseling, and support for those in need. Discover how the Dream Center’s Boxes…

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