Marsha Dodson and Darlene Willis have carefully woven together their personal experiences as parents and founders of a College Bound Program with answers to frequently asked questions that often remain unanswered. They candidly remind parents of their God-given responsibility to teach guide and nurture children. This book gently admonishes against entrusting the learning process solely to the local school. On the contrary, it does not release teachers, principals, administrators and elected officials from being accountable.

Dodson and Willis have compiled a gem for parents, students, educators and anyone interested in making sure that children receive a quality education. They are pioneers in organizing parent groups to work in conjunction with local school districts.

Empowering Parents asked candid questions and challenges contemporary parenting styles where children are not given structure, discipline and rewards for accomplishments. Readers are encouraged and admonished to remain active in theeir child's educational journey from pre-school to college and beyond.

Dr. Soncia R. Lilly

This comprehensive handbook will undoubtedly serve as an educational "bible" and roadmap for parents, students, educators and anyone desireing to assist children along their journey from pre-school to college and beyond.

Readers will be inspired to become proactive and stategically ensuring the academic success of America's children. The College and Univeristy reviews of forty-five schools across the country offers a first-hand account of the campus life and the quality of the education. It is certain, after reading this book, each of us will be better equipped for the task at hand.

"The Empowering Parents book is a much needed tool for parents and students. The authors did a great job providing an easy to read roadmap written from a parents' perspective. Being a University Administrator, educator and parent, it is refreshing to know that all parents have the opportunity to become more empowered and to affirm any parent committed to their children's educational journey. Kudos to Ms. Marsha Dodson and Dr. Darlene V. Willis!"

An Informed Parent:

"Thank you so much for writing this book! As a Parent, I truly loved reading it and I now realize what I need to do in order to help my children with a successful education. By the way, I listen to your radio program all the time and I love it! Thanks for being so candid and sharing this great news! I really feel empowered!"

A College Bound Student:

"Ms. Dodson and Dr. Willis, thank you for writing down this information fo rparents. I am in high school and it's important for me to know about these requirements. I must admit that it was hard reading the part about parents needing to be more involved in our lives -- especially them having the pass word to my cell phone and internet access but don't worry, I understand. It actually created an interesting dialogue between me and my parents..."

Phillip Willis, Jr. and Michael O. Dodson Your Committed Spouses:

"Willis and Dodson give this book two thumbs up! As their spouses, we think this is a great book to help empower parents. Marsha and Darlene, we are very proud of you and know that we love and support you. After reading the book, we agree that it was well worth the long hours, missed dinners and rescheduled appointments. Continue to make us proud!"