Cracking the Code: A Parent's Guide to Unveiling the Enigma of the Schoolhouse

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Cracking the Code

A Parent’s Guide to Unveiling the Enigma of the Schoolhouse

Published by Gatekeeper Press

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Copyright © 2024 by Dr. Eric Davis

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ISBN (paperback): 9781662954719

eISBN: 9781662954726

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgment

Introduction

1. Finding Your Voice

2. Parental Perceptiveness

3. Relationship Cultivation

4. Parent Leadership

5. Letters from the Heart

6. Reciprocal Grace

7. You’re Ready to Crack the Code

A Word for Your Journey

Appendices

A: Parent-Teacher Conference Checklist Organizer

B: Welcoming Walkthrough Template

C: Secret Shopper – Phone Capture Sheet

D: Staff Video Capture Sheet

Acknowledgment

Iwant to extend my heartfelt appreciation to my mother, Barbara Davis Johnson, whose unwavering dedication to education has been a constant source of inspiration throughout my career. With an impressive thirty-nine years as a teacher, she has imparted knowledge to countless students and served as a guiding light in my own educational journey.

I am forever grateful for the values she instilled in me, the countless hours she spent nurturing my curiosity, and the unwavering support she gave me and my siblings. Her commitment to staying involved in my education, even after her retirement, has shaped my path and fueled my desire to make a difference in the lives of students and their families.

Moreover, I am humbled by her remarkable encounter with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during her college years, when he graciously signed her Bible. To me, this encounter serves as a reminder of the importance of equality, justice, and the transformative power of education.

To my dear mother, you have been a model of grace, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to the field of education. Your influence and support have been invaluable, and I am forever grateful for the impact you have had on my life and the lives of countless others. This book is dedicated to you as a testament to your remarkable legacy and a tribute to the power of parent engagement to shape the trajectory of families across this country.

Barbara Davis Johnson

Introduction

As my wife and I embarked on raising our two children, we were filled with hopes and dreams of living our best lives together. We navigated the ups and downs of parenthood, creating a loving and supportive environment for our two children to grow and thrive. Our shared commitment to nurturing happy, healthy, and resilient individuals laid the groundwork for a strong family bond and a fulfilling life journey.

Years later, as our children grew up right before our eyes, we joyfully embraced the role of grandparents. The arrival of our three precious grandkids—ages six, three, and two—brought a renewed sense of purpose and joy into our lives. Each grandchild’s unique personality and charm added a new dimension to our family dynamic. Still, our granddaughter quickly emerged as the charismatic leader, captivating everyone with her boundless energy and spirited nature.

In this new chapter of grandparenthood, we relished the opportunity to experience the joys of parenting all over again,