"Empowering Women -
Strengthening Families since 1987"
BOUND FOR SUCCESS
a not for profit organization
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About Fawn
Fawn has written numerous magazine articles pertaining to parenting. She was also a columnist for the Albuquerque Tribune. Her weekly column provided parents with ideas to engage their children in fun learning activities using normal everyday items; discussed parenting issues/concerns and evolved into "The Kindness Factor," highlighting the positive aspects of human nature by sharing examples of random acts of kindness performed daily in and around our city.
She is mother of two and has been happily married for 34 years.
Fawn’s Involvement:
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District Chapter 1 Parent Involvement Coordinator for Albuquerque Public Schools.
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PARENTCRAFT Coordinator for Families & Children's Services, Inc.
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Middle School Teacher working with at-risk adolescents.
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Master Degree-UNM/ Secondary & Adult Teacher Ed.
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Instrumental in creating a BLUE RIBBON CAMPAIGN focusing on child abuse prevention.
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Involved in teenage pregnancy prevention campaigns.
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Conducted teacher training sessions at over 100 sites helping teachers make learning more relevant and hands-on for grades K-12.
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Conducted over 500 Parent Education classes throughout the state including HOMEWORK WITHOUT TEARS, "Positive Discipline Techniques" and "Enhancing Your Child's Self-esteem."
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Created BOUND FOR SUCCESS Self-esteem Camps for preadolescents - adolescents.
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Created opportunities at over 75 school sites for parents to get involved in their child's education from pre kindergarten to high school.
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Sponsored the National Random Acts of Kindness Week three consecutive years garnering national recognition for her efforts.
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Assisted Joy Junction, a center for homeless families, in their endeavors to plant trees, a garden and obtain financial support from the community.
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Presented information focusing on the emotional, physical and intellectual development of children on both radio and television.
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Appointed to the Mayor's Council on Gang Violence Prevention.
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Collaborated and cooperated with a multitude of community agencies in order to better meet the needs of families.
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Founded Bound For Success, which is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of women, children and families.