Simple Civics: Greenville County

Parents, caregivers, and others who volunteer in schools are a vital part of student success. But if you're a new school parent, it can be intimidating to get involved. Quentoria Jones is a mom of four in Greenville County Schools who overcame her...

Show Notes

Parents, caregivers, and others who volunteer in schools are a vital part of student success. But if you're a new school parent, it can be intimidating to get involved. Quentoria Jones is a mom of four in Greenville County Schools who overcame her nervousness and has become a core member of the school community. She talks with Catherine Schumacher, President and CEO of Public Education Partners, about why it's important for caregivers to get involved, how schools and current volunteers can make it easier, and how it helps for parents and teachers to be on the same team for the good of all students.

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Produced by The Greenville Podcast Company.

What is Simple Civics: Greenville County?

Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the things that impact your day-to-day life, and they are all part of local government. But hardly anyone pays attention to local government - until they have a problem. We want to change that. Simple Civics: Greenville County is here to help you learn about and get involved in your local government in Greenville County, South Carolina. Whether you live in downtown Greenville or Possum Kingdom, Marietta or Mauldin, Greer or the Golden Strip, if you care about your community, this podcast is for you. Join us every Tuesday for simple civics lessons on local government in Greenville County, South Carolina.