M-A parent education series

Alice Kleeman returns to M-A for a Parent Education talk on March 5

by Linda Hubbard Gulker on March 3, 2020

A lively armchair conversation, “Parenting Through the College Admission Process” brings Alice Kleeman, former M-A College Advisor, and Jim Rawlins, Director of Admissions at the University of Oregon to the M-A stage. Alice and Jim will share their views from three perspectives: high school, college, and parent. The talk takes place on Thursday, March 5, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the M-A PAC.

Parents, students, educators, and community members are welcome. Free admission and light refreshments. Spanish interpretation will be available. Advance tickets available online.

M-A Parent Education Series events are sponsored by M-A PTA, Sequoia Healthcare District, and Sequoia Union High School District.

InMenlo file photo of Alice Kleeman by Scott R. Kline (c) 2011

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