Lebo Parent University

The Mt. Lebanon School District is holding its first Lebo Parent University on Monday, January 27 from 7-9:15 p.m. at the high school. This event offers parents and guardians of all Mt. Lebanon students a menu of 40 minute classes on important and relevant topics impacting our students. You can sign up for 1 to 3 classes online for the times that work best for you.

The classes offer parents of students from Kindergarten to High School an easy way to expand their knowledge base to help support their children academically as well as their social and emotional wellbeing. Our presenters are professionals who are experts in their fields.

We ask that you sign up for classes in advance to help us schedule class space. Classes are free, open to the community, and for an adult audience.

See below for the list of classes and presenters.

2020 Lebo Parent University Classes

What is Mindfulness and How Can It Help My Child and Me?

What is Mindfulness and How Can It Help My Child and Me?
Presenter: Dr. Tim Steinhauer

Dr. Steinhauer, MTL Superintendent of Schools, will present mindfulness research and practices to assist children in developing stronger self-management and self-awareness skills. Parents will learn and practice simple, yet effective strategies to assist with stress, anxiety, self-confidence, and self-control.

Peak Performance Through Nutrition

Peak Performance Through Nutrition
Presenter: Auburn Weisensale, Director of Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh’s Athletic Department

Auburn Weisensale, Director of Nutrition for the University of Pittsburgh’s Athletic Department, shares how students should create a balanced food plate for peak performance. Healthy eating, nutritional basics, grab & go snacks, and navigating menu choices are all elements of building the “performance plate”.

Executive Functioning: Building Skills for My Elementary Child

Executive Functioning: Building Skills for My Child
Presenters: Heather Poremba, MTLSD School Psychologist and Lori Morin, MTLSD Elementary School Counselor

“What was I supposed to do?” “But I’m not done yet!” “Where did I put that?” If you hear this at home repeatedly then please join Heather Poremba, School Psychologist and Lori Morin, Elementary School Counselor as they explain executive function skills, their relevance in grades K-5 and how to practice and build these skills at home.

Social Citizenship: Parenting Considerations in the Age of Social Media

Social Citizenship: Parenting Considerations in the Age of Social Media
Presenter: Chris Stengel Mt. Lebanon School District Technology Director

A positive approach for helping your child navigate the digital landscape. Parents are an important part of helping children learn to recognize the difference between the positive and negative uses of social media. District Technology Director, Chris Stengel, will explore strategies to look beyond attention-grabbing headlines and form a social media plan that is right for your family will be discussed.

Childhood Stress and Anxiety: How Can Parents Help

Childhood Stress and Anxiety: How Can Parents Help
Presenters: Stephanie Smigiel and Susie Brookman of the Allegheny Children’s Initiative

Join Stephanie Smigiel and Susie Brookman of the Allegheny Children’s Initiative, to learn more about the signs and symptoms of anxiety and stress in children and how parents can help. ACI is the District’s partner for the Student Assistance Program, which helps families connect to community resources for mental health and wellbeing.

A High School Academic Record for Successful College Entrance

A High School Academic Record for Successful College Entrance
Presenter: Tara Leja, Secondary School Counseling Department Chair

Before applying to college, come learn about Mt. Lebanon’s High School transcript from Secondary School Counseling Department Chair, Tara Leja. What is the content of a transcript? How are grades noted? How is the academic level of courses listed? In addition, come learn about the SRAR (Self Reported Academic Record), an increasingly popular way for High School students to self-report their transcript to college admission offices.

Safety Strategies for School and Beyond - ALiCE

Safety Strategies for School and Beyond - ALiCE
Presenter: Officer Bryan Henley MLPD/School Resource Officer

All Mt. Lebanon students and staff learn and practice ALiCE: Alert, Lockdown, inform, Counter, Evacuate as a safety strategy. What do parents need to understand about these strategies? How does the District share this information with students? How can parents talk to their child about it? MLPD will lead this presentation. MLPD/High School SRO/ Officer Bryan Henely

Current Trends in Drug and Alcohol Use in Teens

Current Trends in Drug and Alcohol Use in Teens
Presenters: Dr. Tracy Scanlon, Outreach Teen and Family Services and MLPD Officer Scott Kuntz

Hear from experts from Outreach Teen and Family Services and the Mt. Lebanon Police Department about the latest trends in teen use of vaping, drugs and alcohol. What are the signs your child is in distress, what to look for in behavior and how to get help.

Elementary Mathematics for Parents

Elementary Mathematics for Parents
Presenters: Stacy Chambers, Foster Elementary School teacher; Margie DiGiorno, Howe Instructional Support teacher; Julie Howe, Markham Elementary School teacher; Kim Robbins, Washington Elementary School teacher.

Research on best practices has greatly improved the way mathematics is taught to students today. However, these methods are different from how most adults learned. Stacy Chambers, FES teacher, Margie DiGiorno, Howe Instructional Support teacher, Julie Howe, MES teacher, and Kim Robbins, WES teacher, will share how to best support your elementary student’s mathematical growth and development.

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