Welcome to Parents as Teachers
January 02, 2011
Herington/Rural Vista
Parents As Teachers (PAT) is a completely voluntary program for all families based on the belief that parents are their child's first and most influential teachers. It is our goal to help you give your child the best possible start in life. Parents As Teachers is a free parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child turns three years old.
As a Parents As Teachers family, you receive:
Personal Visits: your parent educator will share age-appropriate child development and parenting information, help you learn to observe your child, and address your parenting concerns.
Group Connections: opportunities to share information about parenting issues and child development. Parents learn and support each other, observe their children with other children and practice parenting skills.
Screenings: to assess your child's overall development as well as health, hearing, and vision.
Resource Network: links your family to other community services.
Please Join us for Play Group
Tuesday mornings
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Herington Elementary School
1403 North D Street, Room 220
All families with children from birth to three are invited and siblings may join.
We have a large selection of age appropriate toys and various activities for parents and children to do together.
Contact Information
Herington Elementary School
1403 North D, Room 209
Herington, KS 67449
Office: 785-258-3234, ext. 209
Cell: 785-258-0040
Renae Riedy
Coordinator/Parent Educator
riedy@usd487.org
Mrs. Riedy has been a parent educator since January 2004, became the program’s coordinator in July 2005 and is certified to serve families with children prenatal to kindergarten. She is a graduate of Kansas State University with a back ground in child development and family economics as well as a Certified Breastfeeding Educator credential. Renae, and her husband Casey, are enjoying the parenting journey with their four children, ranging from early childhood to teenage.
Sara Hunnicutt
Parent Educator
sarah@usd487.org
Sara has been a parent educator since the summer of 2005 and is certified to serve families with children prenatal to age 5. She graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Family Life and Community Service with an emphasis in child development. Sara and her husband, Gordon, have three young children that keep their lives full of joy and excitement.
Rural Vista USD 481 PAT National Center
www.usd481.org www.parentsasteachers.org
www.hopelions.com
www.wchuskies.com
