Name: "Every Day Matters: Our Path to Better Attendance"
Start: 2026-04-30T12:45:00-0400
End: 2026-04-30T13:30:00-0400

Welcome to Empower Youth Success 2026!
Get ready for an exciting few days of innovative learning, engagement, networking, and fun. Whether this is your first time or you’re a returning attendee, we’re so glad you’re here to help make this event unforgettable!

"Every Day Matters: Our Path to Better Attendance"

Thursday April 30, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT

Kelsey's

In this session, we share our “all hands on deck” approach to improving student attendance through strategies such as the Walking School Bus, culturally responsive events, inclusive programs, and strong community partnerships. Participants will learn how to launch a Walking School Bus in their own schools and explore the outreach efforts and resources that have helped our community school boost attendance and, in turn, strengthen academic proficiency.

Moderators

Gerardine Georges

Policy Fellow, New York State Network for Youth Success

Presenters

Kristin Munrett

Principal, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community School of Excellence

With 25 years of experience in education, Kristin has served as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, instructional supervisor, and now principal of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community School of Excellence, currently in its fourth year as a community school. Kristin is... Read More →

Kissair Savage

Security Monitor/Community Liaison, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community School of Excellence

With 22 years of experience in education, including the last seven in the Schenectady City School District, Kissair has served in roles such as Teacher’s Assistant, Community and Engagement Specialist, and Safety Monitor. A dedicated advocate for family and community partnership... Read More →

Christina Ewert

Parent Liaison, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community School of Excellence

For the past four years, Christina has served as the Parent Liaison for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community School of Excellence, building strong partnerships between families, the school, and community agencies. As lead of the Walking School Bus, Christina supports safe, reliable... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Kelsey's Kelsey's

Speed Session, Experienced Community Schools Track

Empower Youth Success 2026

Gerardine Georges

Kristin Munrett

Kissair Savage

Christina Ewert

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