NAACP Parents’ Council

Who We Are

Co-Chair: Andria Wilkerson, NAACP Parents’ Council Representative for Rock Creek Forest Elementary School (RCFES)

Co-Chair: Ramata Diop, current RCFES Admin Secretary and former RCF parent

The Montgomery County NAACP Parents’ Council (PC) is part of the NAACP’s Education Committee and is here to empower African American/Black and parents/caregivers from historically marginalized communities to take an active role in their children’s education. The Council is made up of families across MCPS and community members who share one powerful goal: equal educational opportunities for every child.

At Rock Creek Forest, our Parent Council is working hand-in-hand with Principal Carrillo, Dr. Raikes and the broader MCPS network to build stronger relationships among African American/Black and families from historically marginalized communities and with the entire school community. Together, we want to create an even more inclusive and supportive environment where all students can thrive.

2025-2026 Priorities at Rock Creek Forest

To increase engagement and support for our African American/Black families as well as families from historically marginalized communities; the Parent Council focuses on four core strategies:

  1. Engagement: Boost attendance at NAACP, PTA, and School Improvement meetings.
  2. Advocacy: Partner with teachers and school leaders to support families.
  3. Access: Expand enrollment across historically marginalized student groups in advanced programs (Enrichment, GT, Magnet, Honors/AP) and reduce overrepresentation in Special Education.
  4. Visibility: Ensure families’ voices are seen, heard, and shared with MCPS leadership

2025-2026 Goals & Activities

Experiences & Learning:

  • Continue the 3rd & 4th grade trip to the National Museum of African American History & Culture
  • Support and Co-Plan: Student-Led Living History Museum at Rock Creek Forest (February 26, 2026)
  • Share countywide NAACP student and family opportunities

Community & Connection

  • Participate at Multicultural Night (September 25, 2025)
  • Continue the #ForTheCulture apparel campaign: SHOP HERE
  • Host the 2nd Annual Black Family Breakfast (December 12, 2025)
  • Launch our “Building Community” campaign—join our first meeting on October 1, 2025 to learn more!
  • Close the year with our “Family, Freedom, and Fellowship” Cookout 

Advocacy & Voice

  • Hold RCF NAACP meetings: Oct 1, Nov 5, Jan 7, April 8
  • Share updates at Back to School Night and PTA meetings
  • Increase parent leadership on the PTA (Goal: +2 Black parents on the Executive Board)

Instructional Support

  • Share tutoring, enrichment, and scholarship opportunities
  • Connect families with Tier 2–3 academic supports
  • Help students maintain and advance academic achievement 

Questions?