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Welcome to Family and Community Engagement (FACE)! Our team serves as the lead department for promoting and establishing strong, collaborative and sustainable structures between our schools, families, and community, in support of overall school improvement.
We aim to Accelerate Hillsborough through the implementation of the following key initiatives:
- Provide leadership, guidance and support to district-wide Visitor & Volunteer Services.
- Build the capacity of school administrators, instructional & support staff by creating & offering trainings, tools, tips & technical assistance that strengthens sustainable engagement strategies.
- Cultivate partnerships that support families, education and student achievement through community resources, collaboration, and in-kind donations.
- Establish and promote student mentorship and leadership programs to include: 5,000 Role Models of Excellence and Latinos in Action
- Develop pathways to build family’s capacity to advocate and engage in their children’s education, at home and school, through training and culturally responsive support to include: Power Hour (parent education courses), Parent School Partnership Program, the Parent Engagement District Advisory Council (PEDAC), and African-American, Hispanic and Multicultural Outreach.
Thanks for visiting our webpage! Our team looks forward to working alongside you as our district provides an education and the supports that enable each student to excel as a successful and responsible citizen.
Warm Regards,
Dr. Felita G. Lewis
Executive Director
Family and Community Engagement
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Dr. Felita Lewis
Executive Director
Family and Community Engagement
Phone: (813) 272-4831
Email: felita.lewis@hcps.net
