Parents United Through Coffee & Conversation

Rock Chapel Elementary Principal Lisa Green is using tried and true methods to open lines of communication with parents and the surrounding community: coffee and conversation.

Green sat down with Rock Chapel parents on January 11 to share her overall vision for success and mission as an education leader. Green also briefed parents on short-term and long-term goals, expected facility improvements, her hiring policy for teachers, and the school’s relationship with officials at DeKalb County School District.

“I bring my heart and soul every day,” Green said. “I strive to help students and teachers in any way I possibly can. We have to make Rock Chapel great again, so I’m reaching out to the school community. I want to hear what their concerns are, what they need and get some feedback about how we can succeed together.”

In return, parents shared their expectations for Green, requests for the future and stories of appreciation. The parents who attended the hour-long event said Green followed through on her promise of providing an “Open Door Policy.”.

“She has been fired up since day one,” said one parent, who said Green’s personal touch has impacted students on an individual basis. “Ms. Green is motivating teachers. You can see the enthusiasm in all the school staff.”

Green told parents she hopes to come together once again in March to involve even more parents and members of the surrounding community.

Rock Chapel Elementary is located at 1130 Rock Chapel Road in Lithonia.