Fort Wayne Community Schools panel emphasizes relationships, student advocates and communication tools

Feb 27, 2026

District well-being coordinator Donald Ray Reese led a parent engagement session where principals, counselors and student advocates described relationship-building strategies, safety practices, advocate training and how parents can navigate school communications.

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Donald Ray Reese, the district’s coordinator of well-being, opened a Fort Wayne Community Schools parent session and told attendees the event was intended to foster connection and problem-solving between families and school staff. "I do a lot of prevention, mental health, and those different pieces for the district," he said, explaining his role and that he would lead the discussion and take questions.

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