PSV Parent Ambassadors
What is the PSV Parent Ambassador Program?
The PSV Parent Ambassador Program allows parents the opportunity to use their leadership skills to play a central role in effectively working with educational leaders to improve the experiences of Black families in private schools. This program is essential to PSV as it empowers parents to successfully partner and advocate for children, reinforces the pride and power of community building and support, and it highlights our shared belief in a strong family-school partnership which is optimal for student achievement.
The benefits of being a PSV Parent Ambassador include:
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increased networking opportunities & visibility among the PSV community, in the school community, and with school leaders
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development of leadership and advocacy skills in a small group setting
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increased knowledge about DEIJ and SEL (social-emotional-learning) issues and the opportunity to engage intelligently around these areas
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the many tangible and intangible benefits of helping our community and all of our children
The Parent Ambassador Program is made up of volunteer parent leaders who are trained to engage around the program objectives which are to ensure:
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the school community's needs for information and support from PSV are clear and communicated;
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the PSV mission is communicated and demonstrated in the school community;
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that the school community is aware of upcoming PSV events and similarly, PSV is aware of school events,
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that PSV events and activities are conceptualized & supported appropriately (e.g. volunteering in many capacities),
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that newly-enrolled families in the school know about PSV as a resource and welcomed to the community,
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that Black teachers, administrators, faculty and staff know about PSV and are welcomed to the community,
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that they serve as a resource for prospective families who want to learn more about the private school experience
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increased parent knowledge about social, emotional, cultural, and educational issues that specifically impact our community
Parent Ambassadors commit to:
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Attending one training session in the Fall approximately 1.5 hours long
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Attending six virtual meetings to touch bases, prepare for various events, skill build, ask questions, etc.
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Attending one end-of-the-year meeting to review the year, plan for next year, etc.
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Serving as a resource for prospective, newly-enrolled, and current families especially during the "Mix & Mingle" event and throughout the year (being available to connect with prospective families to answer questions about the private school experience, school culture, and more
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Assisting in the cross communication/promotion and community-building aspects related to working collaboratively with their school and with PSV
Interested parents should complete the form below. Once submitted, parents will be emailed with next steps. If you do not receive an email, or have any questions, please check your SPAM/Junk folder or contact parentambassador@privateschoolvillage.org.


Thank You to Our
2023-2024 Parent Ambassadors
Archer
Tammy Bonney
Argo Navis School
Michelle Cauley Anderson
Oladunni Mitchell
Brentwood School
Ralph Harrison (High)
Rita Pitakas-Hunter (Elementary)
Ibi Ossuetta (Middle)
Campbell Hall
Makala Williams (Elementary)
Amber Reese (Elementary)
Carlthorp
Rachel Adams
Dominique Molina
Chadwick
Ebony Brantley (Middle)
Lakeesha Alford (Middle)
Dr.Bola Akinnibosun (High)
Myah Smith (Middle)
Chandler School
Jhinezka Dancer (Elementary/Middle)
Chika Roulet (Elementary)
Christina Acker (Middle)
Jasmin Shupper (Elementary)
Alycia Brown (Elementary)
Children's Community School
Evelyn Sanchez
Brittani Fahy
Curtis School
Johnnetta Sanders
Tiffany Yeargin
Crossroads School
Brandy Brown (Middle)
Deniece Roahrig (Elementary)
Chitose Freeman (High)
Lelalois Beard (Middle)
Echo Horizon
Tempest Johnson
Heather Primus
Flintridge Prep
Michelle Sullivan (High)
Jennifer Moore-Walker (High)
Flintridge Sacred Heart
Shanica Robertson
Geffen Academy at UCLA
Hellen Mugisa (High)
Harvard-Westlake
Marian Williams (High)
Bobbie Jefferson (High)
**Crystal Lee Brown (Middle)
Marty Holly (Middle)
Tracey Ayeni (High)
Ashley Oaks (Middle)
Hollywood Schoolhouse
Tricia Bryan
Kent King Cardona
Richard King
International School of Los Angeles (Los Feliz)
Angélique Cinélu
John Thomas Dye
Aminat George
Crystal James
The Wesley School
Toi Bridges Smith
Alexandria Chapman
The Willows
Ronni Jackson
Artiera Hickman
Traevonn Johnson
Turning Point
Ebony Roberts
Anita Martin
UCLA Lab School
Jennifer Chatmon
Viewpoint
Ramona Smart
Vistamar
Tammy Dickerson
Walden
Frances Saunders
Jason "Jay" Smith
Jay Brissette
Westerly School of Long Beach
Anita Cochran Morris
Westland
Tiffanee Mackey
Andre Riley
Westmark
Veronica Penn-Turner
Westridge School
Courtney Taylor
Westside Neighborhood School
Janelva Williams (Middle)
Alexandra Hinkel
Taunya Taylor
Dominique Gillis
Monique Ingram
Taylor Davis
Raphaella Lima
Wildwood School
Jann Johnson (Middle)
Myka Harris (Elementary)
Johnetta Sanders (High)
Cassandra Thompkins (High)
Tora Miller (High)
Windward School
Cori Morris
Woodland Hills Private School
Rupa Brooks
** Parent Ambassador Co-Chair
Laurence School
LaNee Griffin
Tanika Ray
Rochelle Poland
Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles
Hannah Bonaparte
Danielle Edwards
Carolina Carrasco
Los Encinos
Meena White
Marlborough
Angela Arnold-Brownlee
Rochelle Poland
Marymount High School
Mercedes Akounou
Doni Daniels
Jannell Lundy Roberts
Victor Elizalde
Mayfield Junior School
Christine Campbell
Mayfield High School
Rochelle Jefferson-Carey
Mirman
Monica McDowell
Jessica Curry
Oakwood School
Bernard Neto (Middle)
Billy Umar-Garba (High)
Ieshia Blakely (High School)
Park Century School
Heather Primus
Dana McPhall
PS1 Pluralistic School
Nancy Wamai
Teresa Lee
Polytechnic School
Trina Cundieff (High)
Rolling Hills Prep
Bridgitte Green (High)
Lakesha Wilson (Middle)
Meilan Carter-Gilkey (Middle)
Sierra Canyon
Monique Brooks (Elementary)
Richard Cain (High)
Sequoyah
Ariell Ilunga
Luciana Lang Taylor
St. Elizabeth
**Katrina Jefferson
The Buckley School
** Aisha Powell
Vincent Jones (High)
Sabah El-Amin (Elementary)
Leslee Livingston-Murray (Middle)
Rick Rollins (Middle)
The Country School
Kirsten Brown-Neil
The Center for Early Education
Sol Garcia
Tara Perry
The Oaks School
Jess Hooper