Engagement

Hello! My name is Kesha Nave, and I am proud to be in my third year at Gilbert Elementary. I truly love being part of this school community.

I was born and raised in LaFayette and am a proud graduate of LaFayette High School, Class of 2012. After high school, I attended Dalton State College and later transferred to Georgia Northwestern Technical College, where I earned my Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.

While working toward my degree, I gained valuable experience in a daycare setting. After graduating, I spent five wonderful years at South Walker Head Start supporting young learners and their families. Following a short break from the classroom, I was excited to receive the call about the Family Engagement position here at Gilbert Elementary — and it has truly been a blessing ever since.

I am the proud mother of two wonderful boys and have a very loving and supportive partner. Our family also includes our dog, Stella! When it comes to school spirit, I proudly cheer on the Ramblers and the Georgia Bulldogs.

I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve in this role. I enjoy the organization and planning involved, but most importantly, I love supporting our students and their families. Building strong connections and helping our school community thrive is what makes this work so meaningful to me.

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Our Commitment to Family Engagement

Gilbert Elementary School believes that family engagement means the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities.

• Parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning.
• Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school.
• Parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and advisory committees.

Gilbert Elementary School will:

• Ensure all information about programs and meetings is shared in a language families can understand.
• Share academic standards, assessments, and ways families can monitor progress.
• Communicate regularly through phone messages, flyers, and newsletters.
• Provide trainings to staff on the importance of parental involvement.
• Provide materials and handouts to help parents support learning at home.
• Collaborate with community leaders and business groups.
• Respond to parent requests for support such as childcare and transportation.