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Belonging at Parker

a community of

Belonging

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Parker is deeply committed to building a School where all members of our community feel valued, included, and respected. No matter their interests, Parker provides curriculum, clubs, and other resources that help every student find their place in the School.

Only once the child experiences a true sense of belonging can they reach their highest academic potential and achieve beyond expectation.Head of School, Kevin Yaley, Ph.D.

More from the Head of School

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) at Parker

When we celebrate different identities, backgrounds, and experiences…
When we lean into difficult conversations with courage and respect…
And when we are one community composed of many families representing a broad range of viewpoints, cultures, and backgrounds…

We all learn from each other.

The Office of DEIB at Parker ensures that our programming, policies, and strategic goals promote a community that is global in perspective, diverse in composition, and reflective of our world.

Learn more about DEIB at parker 

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Clubs & Teams

We nurture and encourage each student’s interests, and student clubs and teams hold space for Parker students to strengthen their passions in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Explore Student Organizations

Families At Parker

Parker is a community for your whole family. Here, families connect, build strong relationships, and get involved in the life of the School.

 

Community Stories

You Power Teachers Like Lauren St. John Lopez
You Power Teachers Like Lauren St. John Lopez

Day of Giving is a school-wide, one-day campaign to reward, retain, and recruit the people who create the Parker experience: our teachers.

Day of Giving dollars paid for Lower School teacher Lauren St. John Lopez to integrate new interactive flat-panel technology, creating more connected, collaborative classroom experiences.

Your generosity transforms new technology into joyful, hands-on learning, helping teachers like Lauren ignite student curiosity every day.

Make a gift to this year’s Day of Giving from now through Dec. 2 via the link in our bio or by visiting francisparker.org/dayofgiving
 

read about You Power Teachers Like Lauren St. John Lopez
You Power Teachers Like Nancy Anderson-Bruno
You Power Teachers Like Nancy Anderson-Bruno

 

Day of Giving is a school-wide, one-day campaign to reward, retain, and recruit the people who create the Parker experience: our teachers.

Day of Giving dollars paid for Upper School teacher Nancy Anderson-Bruno to prepare and solidify the curriculum for her English 12 Honors Class, which focuses on Sports Literature, enriching students’ ability to think critically about sports as a lens for culture, identity, and storytelling.

Your generosity powers teachers’ ability to develop engaging academic courses, equipping teachers like Nancy to deliver meaningful learning experiences. 

Make a gift to the 2025 Day of Giving from now through Dec. 2 via the link in our bio or by visiting francisparker.org/dayofgiving
 

read about You Power Teachers Like Nancy Anderson-Bruno
You Power Teachers.
You Power Teachers.

Day of Giving is a school-wide, one-day campaign to reward, retain, and recruit the people who create the Parker experience: our teachers.

Your generosity rewards purposeful exploration. Make a gift to this year’s Day of Giving from now through Dec. 2 by visiting francisparker.org/dayofgiving.


Day of Giving dollars paid for Middle School teacher Maggie Miller to develop and align the new Grade 6 math curriculum, helping students to build the skills and confidence needed for more rigorous courses.

Your generosity powers the development of strong academic foundations, equipping teachers like Maggie to prepare students for every step of the journey.

 

Day of Giving dollars paid for Lower School teacher Lauren St. John Lopez to integrate new interactive flat-panel technology, creating more connected, collaborative classroom experiences.

Your generosity transforms new technology into joyful, hands-on learning, helping teachers like Lauren ignite student curiosity every day.
 


Day of Giving dollars funded a grant for Upper School teacher Dr. Rai Wilson to design a Civil Rights history trip to Alabama and Louisiana, creating a learning experience rooted in place and perspective.

Your generosity rewards purposeful exploration—enabling teachers like Rai to create immersive experiences that shape students’ understanding, empathy, and civic awareness.

 

read about You Power Teachers.

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Curious if Parker is the community for you? We offer a variety of on-campus events, information sessions, campus tours, and more. Or you can ask our admissions team any questions you might have.