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Faith Burtamekh
Senior Program Associate at WestEd
Faith Burtamekh is a Senior Program Associate at WestEd, focusing on family engagement within the Quality Schools and Districts team. She has extensive experience in school improvement and high-impact family engagement strategies. Previously, she served as an administrator at a K-8 elementary school and has authored works such as "Building Capacity for Effective Family Engagement," which emphasizes the importance of family involvement in student learning.1
In her role at WestEd, Burtamekh engages in initiatives aimed at enhancing educational outcomes through data-driven family engagement models, such as the Academic Parent Teacher Teams (APTT) model. This model has been implemented in over 2,000 schools across the United States and is designed to foster collaboration between parents and educators.1 Additionally, she has participated as a keynote speaker at various educational conferences, sharing insights on effective family engagement practices.1
Burtamekh’s commitment to education is reflected in her belief that strong connections with families can significantly impact school leadership and student success.1
