Dr. Julie Mendez-Smith contributed her expertise to a WFMY News story on parent-teacher conferences (November, 2015).
In the news segment, Dr. Mendez-Smith offered several suggestions for effective parent-teacher communication. The interview and parent guide can be found here:
http://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/local/good-morning-show/2015/10/14/help-your-kids-succeed-school/73864692/
Broadly, Dr. Mendez-Smith studies risk and resilience, developmental impacts of poverty on family well-being, and parent involvement in children’s education. Find more information about her research program here.
