Strengthening Schools Through Community Partnerships
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Education is a team effort—and the strongest teams extend beyond the classroom.
Join us for an inspiring and practical webinar where we explore how partnering with community-based organizations can amplify your impact and provide critical support for students and families. Whether you’re an educator, counselor, administrator, or work with students in any capacity, this discussion will offer real-world strategies you can apply immediately.
Why Attend?
- Gain Insight from Experts: Learn from Dr. Tracye Strichik (Alabama Expanded Learning Alliance) and Robin Mackey (Parent Project) as they share their experiences in securing resources, developing programs, and supporting families in meaningful ways.
- Learn Actionable Strategies: Discover effective ways to identify, connect with, and collaborate with community organizations to address the diverse needs of your students.
- Engage in Interactive Discussions: Share your challenges and successes in the live chat and get ideas from fellow educators nationwide.
- Walk Away with Resources: Get access to the WhyTry Parent Guide & Sample Lesson Plan, designed to help you build strong, sustainable partnerships.
This webinar is for all educators, whether you’re a classroom teacher, school counselor, or administrator. You’ll leave with actionable ideas and a renewed sense of hope for helping every student succeed.
Who should attend?
This webinar is ideal for educators, counselors, administrators, and anyone invested in helping students overcome obstacles and succeed in education.
Meet Our Esteemed Panelists
Robin is a licensed social worker with over 25 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families. As Outreach Director and Senior Trainer for Parent Project, she has spent 17 years training professionals nationwide to help families navigate challenges with at-risk youth. She has extensive expertise in program development and nonprofit funding, including work with the Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers. A strong advocate for WhyTry, she frequently leads trainings to help schools and resource centers implement resilience-based programs.
Dr. Strichik is the Director of the Alabama Expanded Learning Alliance, working to expand after-school programs and secure funding to support student success. With leadership experience in early childhood education, literacy initiatives, and policy development, she is a White Riley Peterson Policy Fellow and a local school board member committed to improving educational access. She collaborates with state and national agencies to strengthen out-of-school programs, enhance STEM learning, and advocate for policies that uplift families and communities.
Jason Johnson is a licensed school psychologist and Director of Training & Research for WhyTry, where he consults and trains educators nationwide on resilience-based strategies to support student success. A nationally recognized expert in resilience education, he has spoken at hundreds of conferences and led WhyTry program implementations in schools, healthcare, corporate settings, and the U.S. Military. Passionate about helping students overcome challenges, Jason is dedicated to creating a culture of resilience in education.