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Class of 2006
Jorge Alvarez: East Hartford People Empowering People in Spanish
“PLTI has reinforced my belief that an informed parent is every child’s right.”
Cate Bourke and Pamela Douglas: Empty Bowls
Cate says, “PLTI has made it possible for me to get to know and learn to love my East Hartford community. A fabulous opportunity!” ** Pam says, “PLTI has helped me to strengthen and develop leadership skills, gaining a greater awareness and insight into the many areas and functions of our community and government.”
Veteer Brown: Kids Night Out Together (K.N.O.T.)
“PLTI has given me the love and compassion to give back to the community”
Becky Crapo and Summer Lee: Round Table with the Superintendent
Becky says, “PLTI has giving me the opportunity to meet a diverse group of East Hartford residents with the same basic goals in common while teaching me the skills to make those goals a reality.” ** Summer says, “Everyone has the ability to be a leader but only those that can actively listen will obtain the knowledge to strengthen our communities.”
Virginia Czapla: Family Friendly Schools
“PLTI has encouraged me to become a stronger and more confident advocate for my child and my community.”
Doug Edwards: Parents — You are the first, best teacher
“PLTI provides powerful inspiration and preparation for parents to be effective in policy development and community improvement.”
Karen Gilbert: New Parents Net
“PLTI taught me that I can make change because my voice as a concerned parent in my community is a powerful instrument.”
Maria Guzman: Vamos a Leer (Come Read with Me)
“PLTI has given me the tools to enrich the lives of children in our community.”
Dawn Homer-Bouthiette: Democracy in Action — A Field Trip of Capitol Proportions
“PLTI is a personal journey down a road that leads to change...change in ourselves, in our families, in our communities and in our state - to make this a better place for all our children. I'm honored to have had the opportunity to take this journey with my classmates and our fabulous facilitators as part of the first PLTI class in East Hartford.”
Melissa Karvelis: Home’s Cool East Hartford
“PLTI has shown me the impact being an involved, active parent leader can have on my children and my community.”
Sara McEvila: Warm Hearts and Warm Hands
“PLTI has empowered me and given me the knowledge and strength to advocate for my child.”
Mary Ann Prince: It Takes a Whole Village Clinic
“Representation without preparation is useless, PLTI has prepared me.”
Lydia Sanabria: Welcome to Your New School
“Committing 20-weeks of my life to PLTI was the best commitment I made for my children, self and town. I gained hands on knowledge and understanding the power of my voice as a parent — learning how and when to use it to benefit my children and community.”
Karen Smith: Helping Hands
“We the People” can choose to make a difference.”
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