We had a chat with our PSO President, Faby Prudencio.
Our Parent School Organisation (PSO) plays a hugely important role within ACS Egham’s community. We caught up with Faby (Fabriene) Prudencio, PSO President.
We often talk about our students as being Third Culture Kids (TCK) and it’s something Faby knows well herself. Raised in New York, São Paulo, London and Vienna, she holds American, Brazilian and Georgian nationality.
Her family joined ACS Egham in 2017, and she has a child in Grade 5 and twins in Grade 10.
After a career in investment banking, Faby became an English teacher. She now works both with English Language Learners and native speakers who are looking to strengthen their writing skills.
How would you describe the school’s PSO to a new family?
It’s an amazing, dedicated group of volunteer parents who work to engage our community, strengthen relationships between families, students and staff. We embrace our families to both give them a sense of belonging and act as their advocates.
What originally motivated you to join the PSO?
Working part-time has given me the luxury to have time to ask: “how can I serve my community?”, and strengthen my relationships.
As a multi-cultural, multi-lingual parent and professional, I find it comes easy to navigate an international community and give my time and service to my school, other parents, teachers, and my peers.
What has been the biggest challenge?
The two-year hiatus of community engagement, and saying goodbye to beloved friends and staff.
What are you particularly proud of achieving during your tenure?
I’m proud that we’re rebuilding our community and bringing parents back onto campus after two very difficult years of a pandemic.
I’m also proud to act as a voice for our families and students with leadership about areas of which we are very proud of and those that need more attention.
What advice do you have for any new parents joining your school?
Become an active member of the PSO. Your voice, your time, your expertise, and your story matters!
Faby with her family
