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First Name

Karessa

Last Name

Parish

User Name

karessa_p

Current school or organization

ClassTag

LinkedIn (or other social network profile)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karessa-parish/

Professional Background

Work History

Strategic Partnerships @ ClassTag – Partner with Schools, Districts, and Edu Organizations Across the Country, Consultant & Marketing Professional for Equitable Family Communication, School PR, and Family Engagement

Work History

Customer Success @ SchoolMint – Partner with Schools and Districts Across Country, Consultant & National Speaker for Equitable Behavior Management Practices + Climate & Culture

Work History

Middle School Teacher & PBIS Coordinator – 10 Years in the Math & STEM Classroom, Pioneering Blended Classroom Experiences, Advocating for Improved School Climate & Culture for Students & Staff, Awarded Teacher of the Year Award and Multiple Innovations in Teaching Awards

Work History

Mom & PTA Board Member – Doing the Dirty Work Day In/Day Out, Advocating for Positive School Experiences for Students and Families

Publications and Projects

Publication
  • Schoolwide Family Communication & Engagement
  • Turning Parents into Cheerleaders
  • Improved School Climate & Culture
  • Customer Service in K12
  • Grassroots Marketing in K12
  • Creating Positive School Experiences for Students, Parents, and Staff
  • EdTech Solutions for Positive Climate & Culture
  • EdTech Solutions for Building Positive K12 Communities
  • Blended Classrooms & EdTech Solutions for Teachers

Areas of Expertise and Interest

Experience

Board Management and Community Relations, Curriculum and Instruction, Education Technology, Equity and Inclusion, School Leadership, Student Behavior, Teacher Education

Areas of Interest and Development

Board Management and Community Relations, Curriculum and Instruction, Education Technology, Equity and Inclusion, School Leadership, Student Behavior, Teacher Education

What would you like to offer this community?

Collaboration on a Project, Participationin Cohorts and Working Groups

What could we all do for you?

Collaboration on a Project, Join my cohort or working group

About Me

Hi, my name is Karessa and I currently head up our strategic partnerships at ClassTag – and all-in-one family communication platform for teachers, schools, and districts.

Our mission is to build supportive, vibrant communities – united in your school and district’s mission. We believe that equitable and consistent communication with families is key to building strong partnerships that lead to peace of mind for parents, love and pride for your school community, improved climate and culture, and student success.

As a mom, former middle school teacher, edtech advocate & pioneer, PBIS Coordinator, and PTA Board Member – I am extremely passionate about creating positive school experiences for all: staff, students and parents!