Parent University
For the past decade, Cicero District 99 has hosted Parent University—an initiative created to connect local parents with the District and guest speakers, providing educational resources to help bridge the gap between socioeconomic barriers and academic success.
Award Winning
Recognized for exemplary public relations efforts
Media Appearances
Parent University has reached numerous television networks, newspapers, and radio shows.
The event has been highlighted and promoted of Univision Chicago's newscast. WATCH HERE
The Chicago Tribune/HOY did extensive coverage on the event as well. WATCH AND READ HERE
Parent University also has been on radio stations 1450AM, 106.7FM Pasion, and 105.1 FM Que Buena
Complimentary Meal
Parent University is typically a four hour event and usually takes place during the heart of lunch or dinner time.
In order to accommodate these factors a complimentary meal will be provided to all those that attend!
Event Registration
We require that all attendees register for this event. You can register at the event or pre-register for our event by clicking HERE.
We STRONGLY advise that you pre-register to avoid the long registration lines on the day of the event.
FREE Child-Care
We understand that finding child-care is often a reason why parents can not attend events.
That is why organizers at Parent University have several certified staff members who can take care children over the age of 4 for the duration of the event!
Raffle Prizes
At the end of the event, Parents have the opportunity to win several raffle prizes and gift baskets.
Please scroll down to the bottom to see who you can contact to donate prizes or gift baskets!
Keynote Speakers
Ms. Jacqueline Camacho Ruiz
Born in Mexico City, Camacho-Ruiz first moved to the U.S. at the age of 14, where she quickly learned both English and German. In 2006, she launched JJR Marketing, an award-winning marketing and public relations firm based in the western suburbs that focuses on establishing and expanding the marketing strategies of people and brands along with creating successful digital marketing content.
In addition to her marketing and PR firm, Camacho-Ruiz is the founder of Fig Factor Media, which focuses on international book publishing specializing in self-development, anthologies, business and children's books with messages of inspiration and encouragement. She also is the creator of Today's Inspired Latina books series, a two-time cancer survivor, and, since 2017, on of only a few Latina small airplane pilots in the U.S.
Dr. Jose Hernandez
Hernandez grew up the son of Mexican immigrants and migrant workers, finding a passion for science and math as a child and eventually fulfilling a lifelong goal of working for NASA.
Following his undergraduate and graduate studies in electrical engineering, Hernandez joined a commercial partner in assisting with the development of the first full-field digital mammography imaging system used to identify the early stages of breast cancer. In 2009, Hernandez served as a mission specialist aboard NASA's STS-128 NASA, traveling more than 5.7 million miles in space in two weeks and helping provide maintenance of the International Space Station.
Ms. Erika L. Sanchez
Sanchez, a Cicero native, poet, and New York Times best selling author of the critically acclaimed novel, "I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter," is a graduate of both Daniel Burnham Elementary School and J. Sterling Morton High School District 201.
The daughter of undocumented Mexican immigrants, Sanchez is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of New Mexico. Her work has been featured in magazines including Time, Rolling Stone and Cosmopolitan, and she has been profiled on programs for NBC News and National Public Radio.
Sanchez was named a Princeton Arts Fellow at Princeton University and has been named a National Book Awards finalist.
Opening Keynotes
Ms. Vicky Aguilera
TV and Radio Personality- Univision
Mr. Rodolfo Hernandez
Superintendent-Cicero District 99
Ms. Laura Muller
YouTube Sensation "Spicy Latina Mom"
Motivational Speakers
Mr. Luis Andrade
LAC Solutions
Ms. Victoria Infante
Project Manager- Family Bridges, Meier Clinics, and Chicago Public Schools
Dr. Ferney Ramirez
President and CEO- FRH Productions
Mr. Ismael Vargas
Chaplain- Town Of Cicero
Health Professionals
Ms. Arizhay Aburto
Professional Life Coach, NLP Master Level, Transformational Trainer- Instituto Coach PNL
Dr. Lucy Godley
MD, PhD Hermatology and Oncology (Cancer) and Professor of Medicine- University of Chicago
Mr. Salvador Mora
Psychologist, Meta Coach, Neurosemantics and Firewalking Certified Trainer- Instituto Coach PNL
Ms. Denise Pedroza Sandoval
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Financial Advisers
Mr. Alejandro Benitez
Financial Educator and Business Owner- AB Financial
Ms. Aracely Markowski
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Real Estate Agent- Su Familia Real Estate
Ms. Blanca Sepulveda
Insurance Agent- World Financial Group
Mr. Kyle Zake
Financial Consultant- AXA Advisors
Ability Awareness
Ms. Becca Bobrow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW- Third Coast Therapy
Ms. Holly Delgado
Ms. Amanda Norris
Community Liaison- Riveredge Hospital
Ms. Lynn Rivero
Program Manager- Suburban Access
Community Speakers
Mr. Josue Barrios
Ms. Janneth Hernandez
Ms. Maricela Medina
Ms. Evelyn Venegas
Educational Workshops
Dual Language
Fine Arts
Instructional and Digital Technology
Mathematics
Multi Tiered System Of Supports
Reading
Special Education
STEAM
District Initiatives
Professional Learning Communities
Standards Based Grading
Recap Videos
Sponsors
Live Video
Contact Information
For parent and child care registration information please contact Thomas Eukovich, Communications Coordinator HERE
For media requests please contact Jacqueline Pisano, Coordinator of Media and Public Relations HERE
To become a speaker, host an educational workshop, job opportunities or to reserve a vendor spot please contact Isabel Ramirez, event organizer and Parent Liaison HERE