LAKEPORT, Calif. – In an effort to increase parental involvement and build relationships with organizations and members in the community, the Lakeport Unified School District has established a new community/school partnership coordinator.

District officials reported Tuesday that they were pleased to welcome Cheryle Trammell-George as the new coordinator.

Trammell-George has extensive experience in project management, volunteer coordination and is an active volunteer in the Lake County community, according to the Tuesday report.

“She brings enthusiasm and an unwavering spirit of working together toward success, both for our students and for our community,” said Lakeport Unified School District Superintendent Erin Smith Hagberg, Lakeport Unified School District Superintendent.

Developing the community/schools partnership project will involve conducting an extensive assessment of district needs followed by engaging volunteers and other resources to meet those needs, according to Hagberg.

In the new position Trammell-George will encourage parents to seek out ways that they can help in their child’s classroom and also ways community members and organizations can be more involved contributing to those needs critical to the education of district students.

Trammel-George is a firm believer that “it takes a village.”

“Once we have a concise idea of what our schools need, and those needs are communicated, I am certain community members will fill many of these needs,” said Trammell-George.

The district said the position was made possible through fund development efforts of LUSD's Parent Teacher Organizations, Booster Club and the Lakeport Enhanced Education Foundation.

The Lakeport Unified School District is currently looking for volunteers to mentor, read to children, serve as classroom guest speakers, participate in fundraisers and much more.

“Community members are encouraged to think about what portion of their time and expertise can be offered to our students,” said Trammell-George. “Enhancing our childrens’ education by contributing time and resources to schools is the best investment that one can make in our future.”

For more information regarding these opportunities and possibilities contact Cheryle Trammell-George at 707-262-3009 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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