Jeonnam Parents Association Lee Heejin and Park Jayoung Receive Minister of Education Award

Contributions to the Signature Campaign and Opposition to the Reduction of Teaching Staff

Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education held an award ceremony on the 20th in the Superintendent’s Office to present certificates of commendation to Lee Heejin and Park Jayoung, parents who received the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Award for their outstanding contributions to promoting parental participation in education in 2024.

Lee Heejin, president of the Jeonnam Federation of Parent Associations and awardee, has previously served as president of the Haenam Parent Association and as a member of the Jeonnam Office of Education's School Meal Support Deliberation Committee, contributing to the development of education in Jeonnam and expanding parental participation in education.

Jeonnam Superintendent of Education Kim Daejung held a commendation ceremony for parents Lee Heejin and Park Jayoung, who received the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Award. Provided by Jeonnam Office of Education

Park Jayoung, vice president of the Gwangyang Federation of Parent Associations, has worked to enhance the quality of parental participation in education by serving as vice president of the Jeonnam Federation of Parent Associations and as vice chair of the Gwangyang Public-Private-Industry-School Education Cooperation Committee.

Both recipients, as members of the Jeonnam Federation of Parent Associations, closely cooperated with the Jeonnam Office of Education last year and took the lead in resolving various issues faced by school and local parent associations. In particular, through communication with Superintendent Kim Daejung, they conveyed parents’ opinions in Jeonnam’s education policies and led a signature campaign against the reduction of teaching staff, contributing to the resolution of major educational issues.

President Lee Heejin stated, “Parental interest and effort are essential for solving educational issues in Jeonnam and creating a better educational environment,” expressing a commitment to continued participation.

Vice President Park Jayoung also said, “I felt great fulfillment in the process of reflecting policies through communication and empathy,” and added, “I will continue to show interest and participate in Jeonnam education in the future.”

Superintendent Kim Daejung said, “I am grateful to both of you for your dedication to the development of Jeonnam education and the creation of a positive culture of parental participation,” and added, “I look forward to your continued active role as key stakeholders in the grand transformation of Jeonnam education.”

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