In the first episode of The Torch: A Podcast by Riverside County Office of Education, Sonia Rezkalah joins the show with an inspiring story of her past and knowledge on how to help parents assist their child in education. As the new administrator of Family Engagement, Sonia provides tips and reasons for the importance of family engagement for every student around Riverside County. Even though difficult times where parents have to work long hours, there are ways a parent, or parents, can be involved with their child's education. Find out more on The Torch!

The Torch: A Podcast by Riverside County Office of Education is a new show diving into different topics on education. From family engagement to new laws being put in that effects education, RCOE will talk with guests who are knowledgable in these topics.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:59 Sonia Rezkalah’s role in RCOE.
1:40 What is family engagement?
2:51 Sonia Rezkalah’s background.
6:22 Incorporating personal experiences into work.
9:38 How to be an advocate for my student?
12:04 How to work with families? Examples to give them?
15:01 How to be a part of family engagement?
19:57 Final thoughts