Family Engagement – ROE #33: Piecing the Puzzle Together

November 24, 2025

Episode 22: Family Literacy with Hope Neal

In this episode of ROE #33: Piecing the Puzzle Together, Regional Superintendent Kathryn Jennings is joined by Early Childhood Prenatal – Age 3 Family Literacy Supervisor!

Hope shares an inside look at the ROE’s Family Literacy program, its close partnership with Adult Education, and how the two work together to support local families. She also highlights the collaboration with local libraries, including family-centered events and activities designed to build early literacy skills and strengthen parent-child connections.

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September 30, 2025

Episode 20: School and Family Engagement

In this episode of ROE #33: Piecing the Puzzle Together, Director of School and Family Engagement (SAFE) Roy Van Meter and Attendance Specialist Mark Zhorne join host Regional Superintendent Kathryn Jennings to discuss their important work around student attendance and truancy across our four counties.

From the foundations we’ve set to support local students, to staff meeting families where they are through home and school visits, Roy and Mark share how the SAFE program is making an impact and what’s ahead in FY26.

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August 18, 2025

Episode 19: RAES Principal Stephanie Christensen

In this episode of ROE #33: Piecing the Puzzle Together, Assistant Regional Superintendent Emily Adolphson sits down with newly appointed RAES Principal Stephanie Christensen for an inspiring conversation about leadership, community, and student success.

From strengthening family and community partnerships to expanding career exposure through mentors and guest speakers, Stephanie lays out her priorities for shaping RAES into a place of pride and possibility.

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