In the final episode of American Motherhood: Schoolhouse Edition, Yana Doughty closes the series with a focused look at how strong communities are built through powerful partnerships, as illustrated between the Ohio City of Westerville and Westerville City Schools.

Our guest, Monica Dupee, Westerville City Manager, shares how city leadership and the school district work together to support families, expand student opportunity, and strengthen long-term community stability.

Across this series, we have unpacked the systems behind education, including funding, policy, and governance, while consistently returning to the same core idea. Strong schools are built through informed questions, engaged parents, and aligned community partners, yourself included.

If you've ever felt like your voice does not matter or that these systems are too complicated to engage with, this conversation is a reminder that you do not have to be an expert to participate. You just have to stay informed, ask questions, and show up.

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