Parent University

Mission: Kilgore Parent University will help engage, educate, and equip parents to become leaders and advocates for their child’s learning.

Vision: By partnering with academic institutions, community organizations, and district departments Kilgore Parent University will equip families with additional skills, knowledge, and resources to influence children’s lives.

Monday, March 2, 2020, Parent University College and Career Fair 

 

 

Session Details:             

 

                      Session 1:  Resume Builder: An Employer’s Perspective                                               Room 116:   6:20 pm & 6:45 pm

Presented from an employer’s perspective, learn how to write a resume that gets you the attention you WANT and NEED!

                       Audience: Students in grades 6 through 12 and/or their parents.

Presenter: Lacey Marshall, Office Manager, ARPCO

 

                           Session 2:     College Applications and Assessments                                                           Room 117:      6:20 pm & 6:45 pm

Learn about general requirements for applying to colleges as well as information on testing requirements such as ACT, SAT, and TSI.

Audience: High school students and/or parents. 

Presenter:  Callie Blakeley, Admissions Counselor, Kilgore College    

 

            Session 3:    Jobs Now!                                                                                                                         Room 118:  6: 20pm & 6: 45pm

What career is waiting for you? Information about available jobs through the Texas Workforce Commission.

Audience: High school students and/or parents

Presenter:  Mary Ann Rojas, East Texas Workforce Commission

 

Session 4:        Vaping                                                                                                               Room 121:  6:45pm, 7:10pm, &  7:35pm

Learn more about the immediate and life-altering dangers of vaping.

Audience: Middle and high school students and parents. 

Presenter: Rebecca Smith, NextStep Coalition

 

  Session 5: Social Media Safety                                                                                                   Room 119:    6:20 pm & 6:45 pm

Informing families of the hidden apps and dangers on social media.

Audience: All students and parents

Presenter: Officer Clint Johnson, KPD & KISD SRO

 

  Session 6: College Choices                                                                                                                 Room 120: 6:45 pm & 7:10pm

What are the differences between a technical school, a junior college, and a university? Attend this session to find out more.

Audience: High school students and/or parents

Presenter: Janet McLeroy, Associate Director of Admissions, Stephen F. Austin State University 

 

Session 7: Let’s Talk About It (discussing mental health)                                      Room 122:     6:45 pm & 7:10 pm

Helping families overcome the myths surrounding mental health and sharing resources for help.

Audience: All students and parents

Presenter: Brenda Brown, Behavioral Counselor

 

Session 8:  Interview Employability Skills                                                                                    Room 116:   7:10 pm & 7:35 pm

Employability skills are core skills and traits needed in nearly every job. Learn, from experts, the general skills, that make someone desirable to an organization.

Audience: Students in grades 6 through 12 and/or their parents.

Presenter: Bobbie Hurley O’Dell, CEO, ARPCO

 

Session 9:    FAFSA, Scholarships and Financial Aid                                                         Room 117:    7:10 pm & 7:35 pm

Did you know that beginning with the class of 2021, EVERY graduate must have completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)? Discover WHY it is so important to complete the FAFSA to receive scholarships and financial aid.  

Audience: Juniors/Seniors and parents of college-bound students. Open to others who are interested.

Presenter: Brenda Thomas, Senior Financial Aid Counselor, LeTourneau University

 

Session 10: How Middle School can prepare you for High School                           Room 118: 7:10 pm & 7: 35pm

High school will be here before you know it! Find out strategies to prepare for your high school years NOW!

Audience: 6th and 7th graders and parents

Presenter: Sandra Raby, Instructional Specialist, Kilgore Middle School

 

Session 11: Tips for Success                                                                                                                   Room  119: 7:10 pm & 7:35pm

Do you want to learn the best ways to be successful for whatever it is that you want to do? Learn tips for study skills, presenting yourself, getting involved, getting enough sleep, and more.

Audience: Students in grades 6 through 12 and/or their parents

Presenter: Rene’ Wiley,   Kilgore College

 

 

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 --

• Predator Awareness:  Making families aware of strategies used by child predators and signs to look for.
• Sober Thoughts: Making parents aware of the dangers of vaping and other substance abuse
• Social Media Landmines: Informing families of the hidden apps and dangers on social media
• Let’s Talk about it: Helping families overcome the myths surrounding mental health and sharing resources for help.