Education: University of Washington, B.S. Biology; Western Governors University, M.A. Teaching
How I Got Into Education: Both of my grandmothers were teachers and they were big influences in my life. I chose education because it is a way to combine my love of learning with my passion for science.
Hobbies: Gardening and exploring the beautiful Puget Sound scenery
Education: University of Washington, BA - History; Western Washington University, Master in Teaching – Mid-Level Humanities
How I Got Into Education: When you’re young anything is possible, or at least it seems that way. As you grow up, this optimism starts to leave you. I became an educator to foster this aspiration and ensure that the future is better than the past.
Hobbies: Traveling, working out, supporting student leadership and creativity
Education: B.S. in Biology and Public Health from University of Washington. M.S. in Secondary Education from Johns Hopkins University
How I Got Into Education: My grandmother was an educator and was actually my principal for 9 years of my education. My mother always worked in early childhood education and encouraged me to do the same, leading me to work at a pre-school when I was in high school! Their passion for education and helping families was passed on to me, so I decided to fuse that with my love of science and become a science teacher!
Hobbies: Baking, hiking, reading, watching Seattle and UW sports, board games and spending time with family and friends!
Education: University of Washington- Seattle, B.A. English Literature, Masters in Teaching; Seattle University- Principal Certification
How I got into Education: I believe that representation matters and that students should see themselves in leadership positions. I knew that I could lead a team to make social impact which lead me to education.
Education: Eastern Washington University, B.A. Children’s Studies; Seattle University, M.A.Ed. School Counseling
How I Got Into Education: Throughout middle and high school I was lucky enough to have the same school counselor. As I navigated through the school system and my adolescents, she provided me with unwavering support. Ensuring I was presented with the same opportunities as my peers. Once I graduated high school and entered into my undergraduate studies, I knew that I would be an educator.
Hobbies: Exploring with my kiddo, writing, crafting, and spending time with loved ones.
My name is Michael Parker, and I’m excited to enter my fourth year here at Meany! I'm starting my eighth year of teaching overall and my third year of teaching in the Seattle area. I’m originally from Pittsburgh, PA and started my teaching career in Durham, NC with Durham Public Schools.
My wife - Cory - and I moved to Seattle so Cory could begin doctoral work at the University of Washington. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with degrees in US History and Political Science and earned a Masters in Teaching degree from the University of Pittsburgh. I started teaching in Durham, NC and also taught in Renton, WA.
My hobbies include reading, watching basketball and going to the movies. I enjoy reading Haruki Murakami and Zadie Smith, rooting for the Philadelphia 76ers and the North Carolina Tar Heels and watching great movies in my spare time.
