Derry Koralek & Karen Nemeth 
Families and Educators Together [EPUB ebook] 
Building Great Relationships that Support Young Children

Introduction
Chapter 1: Understanding Family Engagement
Chapter 2: The Role of Teachers in a Comprehensive Family Engagement Approach
Chapter 3: Family Engagement in Action
Chapter 4: Communicating with Families
Chapter 5: Connecting Home and Program Teaching and Learning
Chapter 6: Partnering with the Community
Appendix: Family Engagement Resources
References
Acknowledgments
About the Authors

Kelly Ramsey began her work with children and families as an early childhood teacher in 1984. For more than 20 years, she has had the opportunity to work with children and families as a classroom teacher, center director, family educator, mentor coach, and college instructor. As a lifelong learner, Kelly believes that self-discovery and personal reflection are key to creating rich learning environments for adults and children. She has a strong interest in families and their strength in nurturing children’s development. As a passionate teacher, focused visionary, and a purpose-driven leader, she fosters engaging learning environments that help individuals to grow. As a family educator, she believes in engaging families and educators to develop intentional interactions between school and home. Kelly is a storyteller who shares her experiences as a preschool teacher, center director, and mother of two amazing young children. She fosters a welcoming environment for all types of learners, embracing the experiences of each individual and challenging learners by creating rich experiences and dialogues that connect theory to practice.