Dr. Don Parker

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...

• Teacher | Dean of Students

• Asst. Principal of Student Life

• Asst. Principal of C & I

• Asst. Principal of Activities & Athletics

• School Principal

Dr. Parker holds a Doctorate Degree in Education and his Superintendent License. His PD is offered nationally through keynotes, workshops and corporate retreats. He is also the author of, Building Bridges: Engaging Students Through the Power of Relationships.

Speaking Topics Testimonials

Building Trusting Relationships with Students

• Effective strategies to diffuse challenging students’ misbehavior through relationships.

• Foster a relationship building mindset.

Building Resilience in Students

• Recognize risk factors.

• Employ protective factors for A.C.E. students.

• Teach students to demonstrate resiliency after making poor choices or unintended mistakes.

Enhancing Culturally Responsive Teaching

• Provides educators with tools to check biases.

• Advance culturally responsive teaching skills.

Burning Up Instead of Burning Out: Educator Wellbeing

• Enhance physical, mental and emotional health.

• Recognize signs of burnout and secondary trauma.

• Proactively manage anxiety and stress.

Dr. Parker presents on many different topics in a variety of areas. We never have a problem filling his sessions, as his outstanding reputation precedes him. The evaluations for his sessions are always excellent.

- Dr. Vanessa Kinder Executive

Director

South Cook ISC Chicago Heights, IL

Dr. Parker's workshop is one of the best that I've ever been to. He gave us practical strategies that for sure will help us build relationships with our students.