Family Ambassador Program
KRSD
Vision Statement
Inspiring learners, committing to community, contributing to a dynamic world.
We are seven towns, seven schools, and one district committed to partnering with families and community, to support and prepare learners who:
- Pursue academic excellence.
- Are caring, compassionate community members who support each other.
- Make positive contributions to the world and value diversity.
- Promote personal responsibility, accountability, and wellness.
- Value the collaborative process while maintaining a sense of self-advocacy.
- Celebrate creativity.
- Are flexible, resilient, and embrace individual growth.
What is a Family Ambassador?
Family Ambassadors are parents or guardians of current KRSD students, whose children are receiving special education services. These parents serve on our Family Partnership Team, and work closely with Special Education Administrators to provide support to other families, identify community resources, plan educational workshops on current topics and areas of interest, and assist in engaging families in partnership building efforts. It is the goal of the Family Partnership Team to help families connect with the school district, to create positive connections between families, and to support the Kearsarge District’s efforts to gain valuable family and community feedback regarding our students’ needs, in order to continue to work collaboratively towards the KRSD vision.
If you have a question about your own child’s needs, or are new to the Special Education process at Kearsarge, our Family Ambassadors are here to help! Please feel free to reach out using the contact information listed below.
Erin Popsychala at erinmvp@gmail.com
Sandi Raeuchle at primitiveatheart@tds.net
Juliet Valela at jvalela@kearsarge.org