Mission

Strengthening Family, School & Community Partnerships

The FACE Network exists to strengthen the knowledge, capacity, and connections of family engagement professionals through year-round professional learning, practical resources, national events, and a community committed to improving outcomes for children and families.

Meet the Founder

Founder & Executive Director

Dr. Darla Edwards

Dr. Darla Edwards is an educator, researcher, author, and nationally recognized family engagement expert who has more than two decades helping schools, districts, educators, and families build stronger partnerships that support student success.

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Leadership and Facilitators

FACE Network Senior Fellow

Learn from researchers, authors, and practitioners leading the family engagement field.

Cecily Darden
Cecily Darden
Former Director of Family Engagement
US Department of Education
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Expert Facilitators

Learn from researchers, authors, and practitioners leading the family engagement field.

Dr. Shawn Joseph
Dr. Shawn Joseph
Superintendent
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket
Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket
Best-Selling Author / Principal
Past President of Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals
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Ari Gerzon-Kessler
Ari Gerzon-Kessler
Director of Family Partnerships
Boulder Valley School District Author, On the Same Team
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Dr. Asia Cunningham
Dr. Asia Cunningham
Assistant Superintendent
Durham Public Schools
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Dr. Everett Davis
Dr. Everett Davis
Director of Student
Family and School services in Montgomery County Public Schools
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