1. Parent Ambassadors: Mission and Vision Setting
Mariana Merritt, MSW
Coordinator of Family and Community Engagement Pre-K

2. Children-Ages and Schools
Name
Country of Origin
Children-Ages and Schools
3 mins
Name: Title: Happy to be here.
We are going to do some important work together. So lets get to know each other.
Intro- Name, country of origin, children in MNPS.

3. Helping new families understand MNPS is like teaching someone how to ride a bicycle because…..
3 mins- silent write, small group, share 3 best ideas- Round Robin Add On

4. Individual Reflections….
Why did you apply to be a Parent Ambassador? What did you hope to accomplish (do), change, or improve (make better)?
3 mins Silent write- then large group share

5. Mission Statement…. Explains the group’s reason for existence
Purpose -why do we have this group
Describes what it does and what it wants to do
Answers what does this group do
Tells who the group serves
2 mins

6. Examples
MNPS: We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.
TED: Spreading Ideas
National Wildlife Federation: Inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future.
CARE: To serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world.
Mayo Clinic: To inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education and research
1 min slide. 2 mins silent write. 3 mins small group. 3 mins large group share. 3 min piece together. 12 mins total
Write what words/phrases/ideas or sentences answer these questions for you? What should we include?
In a small group 3 people share your ideas.
Large group- brain storm what words do we need in our mission statement?
Draft it together

7. Individual Reflections….
If you and this group do an excellent job what will happen/what will be true for new families in the future?
How will we know we did a good job as Parent Ambassadors?
Individual write- you can write in your own language

8. Vision What is our hope for the future?
If we accomplish our mission what will this look like?
What will new families experience if we are successful?

9. Examples
Metro Nashville Public Schools will be the fastest- improving urban school system in America, ensuring that every student becomes a life-long learner prepared for success in college, career and life.
Feeding America: A hunger-free America
Oxfam: A just world without poverty
Save the Children: A world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation
Teach for America: One day, all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education.
Same format- 1) silent write what words/phrases/sentences need to be included?/
2) Share with a small group
3) Share with large group
4)piece it together

10. Exit Ticket Reflection
Given what we have discussed and learned today, what are some actions you can take?

11. Feedback--- How Was Today’s Meeting
Individually
Use a post-it note to provide feedback.