Dr. Don Parker

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Dr. Parker’s specialty is supporting school leaders and teachers to build trusting relationships with students. He provides strategies to improve culture and climate to enhance the education experience for staff and students. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Parker has held the roles of...

Dr. Parker has a strong belief in creating a school climate in which the entire staff strives for excellence to meet the academic and social emotional needs of each student. He has presented throughout the United States at distinguished educational conferences including ASCD, Every Student Succeeds Act Conference, the National Principals Conference, Illinois Principals Conference, Oklahoma Secondary and Elementary Conference, the Raising Student Achievement Conference, and the Innovative Schools Summit Conference just to name a few.

AUTHOR | SPEAKER | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROVIDER

Dr. Parker holds a Doctorate in Education and his Superintendent License.

His PD is offered nationally through keynotes, workshops and corporate retreats. He is also the author of,

• Teacher | Dean of Students

• Asst. Principal of Student Life

• Asst. Principal of C & I

• Asst. Principal of Activities & Athletics

• School Principal

Building Bridges: Engaging Students Through the Power of Relationships.

Dr. Parker is the author of the book Building Bridges: Engaging Students Through the Power of Relationships and Be the Driving Force: Leading Your School on the Road to Equity. He is a keynote speaker and expert workshop facilitator and delivers professional development on the topics of “Building Trusting Relationships with

Challenging Students”, “Building Resilience in Students”, “Culturally Responsive Schools”, “Taking Students from Trauma to Triumph: Supporting ACE Students”, and “Burning Up Instead of Burning Out! Teacher Mental Health Awareness” and “Culture Strong: Strengthening School Culture”

Dr. Parker received a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Health from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Governors State University, a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Argosy University in Chicago, IL., and his Illinois Superintendent Certification from St. Francis University in Joliet, IL.

Dr. Parker resides in Chicago with his wife and two daughters, the younger of which has autism. He and his family regularly promote autism awareness and support the autism community.

References:

Felitti, V. J., Anda, R. F., & Nordenberg, D. (2019). Relationship of Childhood Abuse and Household Dysfunction to Many of the Leading Causes of Death in Adults: The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 56(6), 774–786. doi: 10.1016/j. amepre.2019.01.001

Approach. Review of Educational Research, 81(4), 493–529. doi: 10.3102/0034654311421793

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Graham, F., Phelps, R., Maddalena, V., & Fitzpatrick, M. (2017). Supporting Students Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Guide for School Leaders. National Association of State Boards of Education.

Pekrun, R., & Elliot, A. J. (2017). Theories of Academic Emotions. Handbook of Competence and Motivation, 361–383. doi: 10.1016/ bs.hrm.2017.06.002 adrianamenchaca.sat xrealtor@gmail .com adrianamenchaca sat xrealtor adrianamenchaca sat xrealtor

Roorda, D. L., Koomen, H. M. Y., Spilt, J. L., & Oort, F. J. (2011). The Influence of Affective Teacher–Student Relationships on Students’ School Engagement and Achievement: A Meta-Analytic in/adrianamenchaca-sat xrealtor

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