Punam V. Saxena holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Master’s in Education and currently working on her doctorate in education. Throughout her 30 years of experience teaching and volunteering in her children’s schools, she implemented several procedures that have benefited the students and administrators within the school district. She has been recognized as Volunteer of the Year at Harrison School for the Arts and has received a Key to the City, both in Lakeland, Florida. Punam is a Parent Impact Coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host of edu-Me, a published author. Her work focuses on bridging the gap and fostering and stronger relationship between parents and schools by empowering parents to become partners in their child’s education. Her passion and work stem from her life experiences as a first-generation Indian American as well as raising her own four children. She currently works with clients to equip them with strategies to ensure they advocate for their children in a productive manner that works for them and their children.

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