Empowering Missouri’s Families to be their
child’s first and most important teacher.
Our Mission
“To be a leading force in the support, education and quality of programs in Missouri, so that all Missouri children will develop to their fullest potential.”
In 1984 recognizing the program's benefits and cost-effectiveness, the Missouri legislature provided state funding to implement parent education programs in all Missouri school districts. And that legislation still stands today!
The Missouri Parents as Teachers Association (MOPATA) is a non-profit organization of parent educators, program supervisors, parents, grandparents, caregivers, community leaders, influential stakeholders, and PAT champions that are committed to speak as one voice in support of fully funded, robust, high quality, Parents as Teachers services statewide.
The purpose of MOPATA is to provide skill-building, peer learning, networking and advocacy so that all Missouri families will have access to high-quality parenting support through Parents as Teachers (PAT) programs.
MOPATA Governance
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Melanie Fitzgerald
PRESIDENT
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Kristine Smith
VICE PRESIDENT
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Sherri Nichols
SECRETARY
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Kathy Nicholson
TREASURER/MEMBERSHIP
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Shauna Kerperin
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Sarah Jones
EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
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Jessica Jobe
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Region Contacts
Region A
isaakkaren@rsdmo.org
mfitzgerald@psdr3.org
Region B
slewis@center.k12.mo.us
Region C
Region D
Region E
ellingers@capetigers.com
Region F
jeleeds5@gmail.com
sgibson@potosir3.org
Region G
Region I