NYSPEP Member Spotlight: NYSPEP Members on the NPEN Council

NYSPEP Members (left to right): Meg Akabas, Wales Brown, and Judy Wolf 

The New York State Parenting Education Partnership (NYSPEP) is proud to be an Organization Member of the National Parenting Education Network (NPEN). Like NYSPEP, NPEN is committed to advancing the field of parenting education so that all parents will have the information, resources, and support needed to provide a nurturing relationship and optimal environment that will encourage their children's healthy growth and development.  

NYSPEP is pleased to announce: three NYSPEP Steering Committee members are also seated on the NPEN Council. 

At NPEN's recent annual meeting in New Orleans, Council member Meg Akabas, a Tier II NYSPEP Credentialed Parenting Educator (NYSPEP-CPE), was confirmed as Chair-Elect. For the next two years, Meg will function as a vice-chair. In 2018, Meg's role will transition to NPEN Council Chair for an additional two years. 

Wales Brown, a Tier III NYSPEP Credentialed Senior Parenting Educator (NYSPEP-CSPE), was newly nominated to the NPEN Council and elected to the Secretary position. Wales is also a Fellow with Zero To Three. 

Judy Wolf, recently retired from the Family Development Program at Cornell Cooperative Extension - Tioga County, will serve her final year on NPEN's Council. Within NYSPEP, Judy serves as Co-Chair for NYSPEP's Credential Workgroup, which developed and administers the NYSPEP Parenting Educator Credential. 

NYSPEP warmly congratulates Meg, Wales, and Judy on their commitments and contributions to advancing the field of parenting education for the benefit of all children and their families!