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Parent Mentor

Parent Mentor


Amber Vojtush, Parent Mentor
P 330.908.6219
[email protected]

Please connect with me anytime you have questions, concerns or just need to talk.

ABOUT THE PARENT MENTOR PROGRAM 
A Parent Mentor is the parent of a child with a disability who assists school districts and families by providing training, support, and information services. The mission of the Ohio Parent Mentors is to provide the necessary support and resources to families of children with disabilities and the professionals who serve them. The Nordonia Parent Mentor program is funded through a grant from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE).

Some of the services provided by the Parent Mentor include:

  • Guiding parents through the special education process including rights and responsibilities
  • Listening and providing support to families and staff
  • Providing information and resources
  • Attending IEP meetings and other meetings when requested
  • Conducting information sessions and workshops  

 

The Parent Mentor project has established an extensive resource library for parents and staff.  There are many books for children, teens, books on parenting and specific disabilities including LD and ADHD.  Contact the parent mentor office to borrow books or videos. 

Learn more about the Ohio Parent Mentor Program.

Connect with us! Nordonia Parent Mentor on Facebook and Twitter for upcoming events, updates and more.

 

A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education 
Special Education Procedural Safeguards Notice
April 2025

Upcoming Events

Welcome Back to the 2026/2027 school year!

The first day of school is Thursday August 20th, with a delayed start. 

No School:
Monday September 7th
Monday September 21st 
Friday October 9th



In the news...

Parent Mentors Respond to Family Needs with “Taking a Closer Look at ADHD” Lunch and Learn



Ohio's Blue Envelope Program
Ohio launched the Blue Envelope Program. This communication tool assists drivers with developmental disabilities during interactions with law enforcement or emergency personnel. The program is free, voluntary, simple to use and can be accessed through your County Developmental Disabilities Board. Find out how you can participate by clicking the Blue Envelope link here....  Blue Envelope Program

The Nordonia B.U.D.S. (Building an Understanding of Differences through Social interaction) is a district-wide chapter that helps to create an inclusive school climate for students and a community culture of acceptance. The Nordonia B.U.D.S. Chapter operates as a friendship club, which creates buddy pairs between students with and without special needs. Chapters typically meet 1-2 times per month. Some events may be right after school and some in the evenings or on weekends. Time spent at these socials will not only be fun and rewarding for everyone involved while learning about social inclusion. Some activities include- bowling, Sky Zone, attending Knights sporting events, dances, movie nights, trick or treat, egg hunts, etc. We have chapters for K-4, 5-8, and 9-12. We welcome both student members and adult staff members who plan to attend and participate in events.

If you have any questions, please contact your BUDS Chapter Leader.

K-4- Sarah Polito at [email protected]
Maren LaGuardia at [email protected]
5-8- Felicia Buntura at [email protected]
9-12- Amanda Schaub at [email protected]




Check out some local inclusive events from our friends at The Positivity Spectrum-
*not Nordonia Schools sponsored events*





Miles of Smiles: an All-Star Track & Field Day
Save the date.... Friday May 7, 2027
Rain or Shine event!

Bring your smiles!
Parents/Friends/Families if you are attending the event please do not go on the track or field. You can watch from the bleachers and cheer on the athletes. 

Join the Nordonia Miles of Smiles: an All-Star Track & Field Day page on Facebook for updates, details, event photos and more!
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