Strong Students.

Strong Families.

Your partner in

unlocking and empowering

student potential.

Who We Are:

The West Virginia Family Engagement Center (WVFEC) is dedicated to strengthening the capacity of students, families, schools, and communities across West Virginia so that every member can thrive. Through customized, evidence-based approaches the WVFEC promotes effective family engagement practices that contribute to student success and foster meaningful partnerships.

Our Goals:

Goal 1

Increase family engagement in all 55 WV counties through applied knowledge.

Goal 2

Enhance family well-being, strengthen educational connections, and promote stability through tailored family engagement opportunities.

Our Partners:

We work statewide.

We lead and support projects in 50+ counties across West Virginia.

We adapt to meet the needs of every organization and develop tailor-made projects aimed at creating significant impact and adding value.

The WVFEC Team

Operated by The EdVenture Group, Inc., the West Virginia Family Engagement Center is supported

by a strong leadership team, program managers, and family engagement specialists.

Dr. Lydotta Taylor

President & Founder,
The EdVenture Group

Kayla Benson

Director of the West Virginia Statewide Family Engagement Center

Kiran Boggs

Family Engagement Specialist

Nina Riivald

Family Engagement Specialist

Victoria Taylor

Family Engagement Specialist

Jennifer Wotring

Family Engagement Specialist

Kim Zirk

Family Engagement Specialist

Kylee Hassan

Family Engagement Specialist

Peyton Smith

Family Engagement Specialist

WVFEC LeadershipTeam

  • Clinton Burch
  • Hannah Cooper
  • Angie Gardner
  • Brittany Gould
  • Angel Kennedy
  • Christy Schwartz
  • Adam Moylan (Project Evaluator)
  • The EdVenture Group | WVFEC Team