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Delaware State Chamber Of Commerce: Liz Parlet Butcher Joins First State Educate As Director Of Communications
Shortly before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Liz created an on-the-road advocacy training program for teachers.
March 7, 2022
Liz Parlett Butcher joins First State Educate (FSE) as the new director of communications, and comes to Delaware as a long standing advocate for children with disabilities in the state of New Jersey.
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Prior to joining FSE, Liz served as the regional director of the New Jersey chapter of the Association of American Educators (AAE). During her time with AAE, Liz brought her experience in advocacy, grassroots and communications to parents, educators and administrators in designing, facilitating and leading education based advocacy training programs in New Jersey.Liz worked with teachers and parents helping them elevate their voices in the public arena on the education issues that mattered most to them. Shortly before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Liz created an on-the-road advocacy training program for teachers where she brought the training to teacher lounges during built-in breaks. To date, she has trained over 1,000 educators.
At FSE, Liz will create content that will inform and engage Delawareans to act together as a productive force for change in our education system. In her previous role, in which she still finds time to volunteer when needed, Liz was called upon to help negotiate appropriate accommodations, modifications and support for children with disabilities in the public education system.
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As the mother of two children on the autism spectrum, and one child with dyslexia, she understands the importance of parents collaborating with educators in ensuring successful educational outcomes. Liz believes all children can learn, and she has witnessed first-hand how children respond when teachers are equipped with the right training and resources tailored to meet each child’s needs.
To read Liz’s full bio click the link here Meet the Team.
This press release was produced by Delaware State Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
