A Journey from District Liaison to State Homeless Coordinator: Inspiring Insights
Follow Pam Kies-Lowe's journey from a district liaison to the state homeless coordinator, highlighting challenges, successes, and the impact of making a difference in children's lives. Discover the significant challenges faced, critical elements of success, and the transition from local to state-level work.
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A Journey from District Liaison to State Homeless Coordinator 2019 State Homeless Education Coordinators Annual Meeting Pam Kies-Lowe, Michigan State Coordinator for Homeless Education Michigan Dept. of Education, Office of Educational Support Special Populations Unit
How it all started We re supposed to be working with homeless families. Make a little program for that 2
Loving the work Seeing the resilience in people at times of deep stress Being able to offer resources & connect families & students to real help Knowing that education CAN make a difference for a student s future The feeling of actually making a difference to a child or family Working with other like-minded, committed, dedicated folks who want to make a difference for kids & families 4
The Feel Good File A chronically late & absent middle school student A homeless parent in an abusive relationship Alternative ed graduate Superintendent & reluctant liaison WMU Foundation Scholars 5
Change: Local to State Level - + Broader influence on the field/work Opportunity to leverage important partnerships Impact change at a higher level Influence more children, youth & families Missing the direct work with kids & families Deeper connections with families & community Additional administrative duties SEA bureaucracy 6
Significant Challenges Awareness Data Collection and Reporting Compliance No real coordination for 12 yrs 7
Critical Elements of Success Always be prepared o Data o Resources Initiate collaboration & partnerships Tell a story to make it real Believe you can make a difference! Motivate others to believe it, too! 8
Contact Information Pam Kies-Lowe State Coordinator for Homeless Education Michigan Department of Education Office of Educational Supports Special Populations Unit Kies-LoweP@Michigan.gov 517-488-9161 (Cell) 517-241-6974 (Office) Regional MV Grant Coordinators Contact List 10 10
