Parent Mentor Program
Empowering parents to support students, strengthen schools, and make an impact in their community.
About PMP​
The Parent Mentor Program (PMP) empowers parents, primarily Latina and Black mothers, to address persistent equity gaps in education by becoming active in their child's school and community.
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Parent Mentors volunteer in a classroom for two hours each day, working one-on-one or in small groups with students to support learning and provide additional attention where it’s needed.
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Throughout the program, mentors receive weekly training in classroom instruction, leadership, and professional development, helping them build confidence and valuable skills both in and outside the classroom.
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Parent Mentors commit to at least 100 volunteer hours and, upon completion, receive a small stipend in recognition of their time and impact.
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Why It Matters
Support for Teachers
Parent Mentors provide additional support in the classroom, offering extra attention, assistance, and connection to the community.
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Extra help with classroom activities
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Additional support for instruction
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Stronger connection between school and families
Support for Students
Parent Mentors work closely with students who benefit from additional attention, including English Language Learners.
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One-on-one and small group support
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Extra help with literacy and learning
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Encouragement and relationship-building
How it Works
1. Join the Program
Parents are recruited and placed in a partner school classroom
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2. Support in the Classroom
Mentors work daily with students and assist teachers
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3. Grow & Lead
Mentors receive training every Friday and, after completing 100 hours in the classroom, earn a stipend
Lead Coordinator:
​Interested in becoming a Parent Mentor or learning more? Contact our PMP Lead Coordinator, Adrianne Streitmatter.
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Contact:
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Phone: 309-671-5200 Ext. 210