Mary
Jo Escatel
Family Education Specialist |
| As
a Family Education Specialist, Mary Jo is
responsible for: |
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Facilitating
and providing family literacy services to
migrant families; |
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Supervising local home
visits; |
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Providing training and
technical support to home visitors; |
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Identifying families
eligible for Project MAX, and |
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Facilitating the delivery
of educational services to families. |
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| Prior to working with Bright
Beginnings, Mary Jo was a Community Health Worker
with the Community Health Partnership of Illinois.
She performed outreach and family health risk assessment;
provided bilingual health education; and, was responsible
for billing, answering phones, and determining eligibility. |
| Mary Jo is bilingual in English
and Spanish. This is an asset in her position with
Illinois MEES. In addition, she completed a course
of studies in Nursing Assistant and received a diploma
with highest honors. In recognition of her work
in advocating for migrant farmworkers, Mary Jo received
a certificate from the Illinois Association of Agencies
and Community Organizations for Migrant Advocacy
(IAACOMA) in April 2003. |
| Mary Jo has a strong interest
in working in her community and especially with
the Latino population. Her volunteer experience
with the Illinois Valley Hispanic Partnership Council
has been an advantage in her work with the families
in Bright Beginnings. During Mary Jo’s free
time, she loves to read and find new activities
to do with children. |
