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The Office of Communications, Engagement & External Relations serves functions similar to a department dismantled in spring 2017 known as the Department of Community, Family, and Student Engagement.  That department consisted of approximately 15 staff members for a number of years prior to 2017;  the similar department now has eight (8) staff members, as follows:

 

Amanda Dionne
Engagement, Education, and Outreach Specialist
612-668-2095
Amanda.Dionne@mpls.k12.mn.us

 

Charisma Smith
Engagement, Education & Outreach Specialist
612.668.2093 or 612.363.9021
Charisma.Smith@mpls.k12.mn.us

 

Ahmed Keynan
Engagement, Education & Outreach Specialist
612.479.1007
Ahmed.Keynan@mpls.k12.mn.us

 

Antonio Carmona-Elias
Parent Academy Facilitator
612.668.0237
Antonio.Carmona-Elias@mpls.k12.mn.us

 

Celina Martina
Executive Director, Engagement and External Relations
612.668.0641
Celina.Martina@mpls.k12.mn.us

 

Jenny Yang
Engagement, Education & Outreach Specialist
612.668.0233
Jenny.Yang@mpls.k12.mn.us

 

Mitchell Roldan
Director, Office of the Ombudsperson
612.668.0234
Mitchell.Roldan@mpls.k12.mn.us

 

Yee Yang
Engagement, Education & Outreach Specialist
612.668.0062
Yee.Yang1@mpls.k12.mn.us

 

The Office of Communications, Engagement & External Relations features the following text on the pertinent portal on the MPS website:

 

Office of Communications, Engagement & External Relations

Office of Communications, Engagement & External Relations

The Office of Communications, Engagement & External Relations is proud to partner with students, families and the greater community to ensure the best possible education for all our children. The face of our office includes our network of family liaisons, who facilitate communication between schools and families, and staff at MPS family resource centers, where information on services and programs supporting parenting and family assistance is provided.

• Our Mission: The Office of Communications, Engagement & External Relations builds the capacity of MPS, school, staff, families, students and the community to establish partnerships that strengthen student learning and improve schools.
• Our Vision: MPS will welcome every family and every student, actively engaging them as partners in student learning and school improvement. 

 

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