PTHV Honors
Jocelyn Graves was a parent seeking to forge a more productive relationship with her children’s school.
She galvanized families, educators, and community organizers to co-found the Parent Teacher Home Visit Project in 1998. A single mother with serious health issues, she nevertheless advocated tirelessly for her community and for education reform. Jocelyn Graves was a volunteer and trainer for PTHV until her passing in 2007. To honor her memory, PTHV recognizes a distinguished member of the education community with the Jocelyn Graves Award. This biennial award celebrates individuals who embody Graves' passion for family engagement and educational excellence.
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Awards Bestowed
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Years of Honoring Excellence
The Jocelyn Graves Award honors individuals who:
- Demonstrate significant contributions to the PTHV model. This includes innovative practices, program expansion, and the development of valuable resources.
- Possess a sustained commitment to education and family engagement.
- Exhibit strong leadership in advocating for stronger family-school partnerships.
- Prioritize impact in underserved communities.
- Embody the values of relationship-building, family and community engagement, and tireless advocacy.
2013-2023
Meet Previous Recipents
2013 – Carolyn Doggett
2014 – Karen Mapp &
Anne Henderson
2015 – Andrea Prejean
2016 – Susan Stevenson
2017 – Jim Keddy
2018 – Jonathan Raymond
2019 – Don Diehl
2021 – Nick Faber
2023 – Michele Brooks
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