In this episode, we explore the role of teachers in building a culture of collaboration with parents. Mary Broadsmith shares her insights and practical tips on fostering open communication, building trust, and engaging parents as active partners in their child’s learning journey. Mary also emphasizes the importance of virtue education and the responsibility teachers have to model professionalism and character for their students.    Key Topics:  Creating a Collaborative Culture with Parents  Benefits of inviting parents into the classroom  Strategies for open communication and trust-building  Effective Communication Techniques  Building rapport with parents during meetings  Handling difficult conversations and emails with professionalism  The Role of Virtue Education  Integrating virtues into the classroom environment  Encouraging students to make positive choices and take responsibility        Join the Conversation:    Follow us on Instagram @theparentteacherproject  Find out more about the Pared Foundation: visit our website   Discover our schools by visiting: pared.edu.au/openday   Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes