In this UPREP special of the You Prep Podcast, host Desmond Davis sits down with Rochester native Dr. Charmaine Cohen, an educator and social activist dedicated to enhancing parent engagement and civic involvement. Dr. Cohen shares insights from her Parent Leadership Academy, which empowers parents to actively participate in their children's education and school governance. Key Takeaways: *Discover how engaged parents can transform educational outcomes. *Learn about the importance of social action for community empowerment. *Understand why voting is a fundamental civic duty that parents should model for their children. *Explore the impact of local elections on community resources. Hear about the role of sisterhood and community support in social action efforts. Dr. Cohen also highlights the impact of her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, on the Rochester community and emphasizes the critical importance of voter participation. 🔗 Stay Connected: 💻 Explore more about UPREP: https://uprep.org 💻 Explore more about Edison Tech: https://www.rcsdk12.org/edison 🗳️ Register to vote in NY by Oct 26th: https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 Support our school: https://donate.stripe.com/8wMdSZga0e0V4pidQR 🔗 Access all our links: https://linktr.ee/universityprep Tune in to be inspired and learn how you can make a difference in your community! #ParentEngagement #CivicDuty #UPREP #Vote Feel free to customize any part to better fit your style or platform!