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Debbie Reilly, Director
Clayton Schools' Family Center

Work and education related to parenting education:

Debbie Reilly serves as Director of Clayton Schools' Family Center in a public school district in St. Louis, MO. This program offers resources to area families, including parenting education classes and consultations, early childhood education, a drop-in and play program for families of young children, family counseling, before and after school programs, Parents as Teachers and Community Alliance.

Debbie Reilly has served as coordinator of Parents as Teachers and Parenting Education, delivering personal visits to families and facilitating parenting classes.

In her work as Regional Coordinator and State Trainer for Parents as Teachers, Debbie Reilly planned regional professional development, conducted technical assistance visits for Missouri school districts and facilitated regional networking.

She obtained her MA in Educational Leadership from Maryville University and her undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis.

Key Issues of Interest in Parenting Education

Debbie Reilly supports the growth and development of children and their families by providing quality parenting education. Information and support can strengthen parents' skills, competence, and a sense of self-worth. This combination of skill and confidence promotes children's growth and development and fosters healthy families.

Activities

• Region A Coordinator's Planning Committee, Parents as Teachers
• Leadership Council of the St. Louis Reggio Collaborative
• Spirit of St. Louis Women's Fund
• Early Childhood Curriculum Committee, Leadership Council and Wellness Committee-School District of Clayton
• Marathon walking

Updated: March 2011

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