Early Childhood
Education Conference
Families Still Matter is vital in today's society. Family engagement promotes positive relationships in/outside of the home, academic achievement, healthy outcomes, and social-emotional development. This session brings awareness to the resources available to help meet the family needs holistically. Also, participant's will participate in fun hands- on group activities in which they can share with the families they serve.
Mrs. Xenia L. Grimes currently serves as a Family Service Worker with the Judy Center Early Learning Hubs/ Prince George's County Region. She is a soon to be graduate of Grand Canyon University June 2025 and a graduate of Prince George's Community College. Mrs. Grimes has served in all capacities as it relates to early childhood education and community services from a teacher's assistant, lead teacher, parent engagement assistant, etc. She is married and has two adult children. Her passion is serving children and families by simply providing them with the resources needed for family success. She is an author and licensed minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and she lives by Matthew 25:40 - The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did unto the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'
Core of Knowledge: 2 Clock Hours of Community
Family Engagement Really Matters
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