Understanding the New Generation of Parents
Outstanding teachers know how to form strong relationships
with their students, and they know how to interact with their parents and
guardians. This presentation was developed to provide all teachers with a
greater understanding of the “New Generation of Parents.” The PowerPoint
and Summary attachments examine generational cohorts, their shared experiences,
the effects of parents’ experiences on students, and the effects of what’s
going on at home on students. The two
documents also outline how today’s parents contact teachers, how teachers
should respond, including conflict resolution, and the importance of working
with school counselors and support staff.
Download the PowerPoint [PDF]
Download the Summary Notes [PDF]
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Gloria Harper currently serves as Chief Program Officer of Golden Apple, a post she assumed in January 2007. Gloria has been involved with Golden Apple since she was nominated and became a finalist for the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Education in 1992. Gloria took the post at Golden Apple following 17 years as a science teacher, dean, advisor, dorm parent and head, and coach at Lake Forest Academy. Prior to teaching at the Academy, Gloria taught for 20 years in Chicago Public Schools. She presently serves on the Board of Trustees of Lake Forest Academy and the Global Youth Leadership Institute. Gloria received her B.A. in chemistry from the University of Minnesota at Moorhead and M.A. in Natural Science from ChicagoStateUniversity.