Success Story: Empowering Fathers Through Multicultural Classroom's "Leading Together in Fatherhood" Workshop

Multicultural Classroom® brought families together for an inspiring and impactful evening at Esperanza Academy in Lawrence, MA. Roberto Germán, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Multicultural Classroom, facilitated, “Leading Together in Fatherhood / Liderando Juntos en Paternidad,” a workshop celebrating the vital role of fathers in their families and communities. This bilingual, interactive, event fostered an inclusive space promoting open dialogue, connection, and growth.

A Transformative Experience for Fathers and Families

Through a thoughtfully designed agenda, Mr. Germán engaged families in activities that explored themes of teamwork, love, respect, and restorative practices. Engaging discussions, role-playing exercises, and innovative music therapy sessions were among the activities that illuminated ways to strengthen family bonds. 

Breaking Barriers and Challenging Stereotypes

The workshop also tackled common stereotypes and barriers faced by fathers, empowering attendees to envision a transformative approach to fatherhood—one that promotes emotional connection and mutual respect through empathy and cultural awareness. Fathers left the workshop with actionable tools to foster positive family dynamics and a renewed sense of pride in their roles.

A Community Impact

This event exemplified Multicultural Classroom's commitment to creating meaningful programs that inspire lasting change. Participants expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to connect with others and gain insights into strengthening their roles and relationships.

Mr. Germán’s leadership and dedication shone throughout the evening, reinforcing Multicultural Classroom's mission to build bridges, foster understanding, and uplift communities. The success of, “Leading Together in Fatherhood” serves as a testament to the transformative power of cultural connections and their ability to inspire individuals to lead together, not just as fathers, but as changemakers in their families and beyond.

Testimonials:

“One of Roberto's topics is breaking barriers and stereotype. We really need to continue to break those barriers and stop seeing our parents, our dads, father figure, etc. as only providers and protectors. This is a beautiful piece. They’re also emotionally available. They’re mentors. They’re also huggers…We should add dad to the roles of dads beyond those two words of ‘provider’ and ‘protector’ because there's so much that they can give us…Like Roberto said to continue to build a stronger community we need to rewrite the stories of men.”

Delia Duran Clark, Principal, Esperanza Academy 

“I just want to say, thank you! This was an incredible workshop and incredibly memorable night for me for sure.”

Jadi Taveras