Family, School, Community Partnerships

About us

The Family, School, Community Partnerships (FSCP) team works closely with staff and family liaisons across Denver Public Schools (DPS) to strengthen their skills in family engagement. By implementing research-based best practices and strategies, the team aims to provide DPS staff with the tools and resources needed to create meaningful connections with families and community partners. This collaborative effort ensures that families play a crucial role in supporting the academic success and well-being of students, helping every learner thrive.

Family, School, and Community Partnerships Manager

Brittany Newswanger

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Brittany

Our Team

Family Engagement Specialist

Germaine Padberg-Ludlow

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Jasmine

Black Family Engagement Specialist

Peter Lubembela

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Migrant Family Engagement Specialist

Sara Veronica

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Sara Hernandez

Latine Family Engagement Specialist

Luis Carlos Gonzalez-Montero

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Latine Education Advisory Council (LEAC)

Home Visit & Empowerment Coordinator

Odalys Melgoza

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Parent Teacher Home Visits (PTHV)

PTHV is a high-impact family engagement strategy designed to build trusting home-school partnerships centered on shared hopes and dreams. It is a chance for educators to get to know their students and families outside of the school and a great way to build the trust and connection that is necessary for the student's success in the classroom. Many schools and educators in DPS choose to participate in PTHVs and these visits can be done in-person, somewhere in the community, or virtually.

About PTHV at DPS
National PTHV Website