Principal Information
Virginia Parker
Virginia Parker is the proud principal of Schenck Elementary. She served as the last principal of Highland Park Elementary from 2021-2024, and she comes with numerous accolades in the field of education. Mrs. Parker has previously taught first-grade and worked with students ranging in age from kindergarten to 5th grade as a Gifted & Talented Specialist. She has also taught college students as an Adjunct Professor. She holds a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Columbus College of Art and Design, as well as a master's degree in educational leadership from Concordia University.
Mrs. Parker grew up in Germany and speaks the language fluently. She enjoys traveling and has visited many different countries. Her favorite places to visit include Havana, Cuba and Santorini, Greece. Mrs. Parker strongly believes in the equity of educational opportunities for all students and is passionate about the work she gets to do.
En Espanol,
Virginia Parker es la orgullosa directora de la Schenck Elementary. Fue la última directora de Highland Park Elementary entre 2021 y 2024, y cuenta con numerosos reconocimientos en el campo de la educación. La Sra. Parker ha sido maestra de primer grado y ha trabajado con estudiantes de kínder a quinto grado como especialista en talentos y sobresalientes. También ha impartido clases a estudiantes universitarios como profesora adjunta. Ella cuenta con una licenciatura en Bellas Artes de Columbus College of Art and Design, al igual que con una maestría en Liderazgo Educativo de Concordia University.
La Sra. Parker creció en Alemania y habla el idioma con fluidez. Le gusta viajar y ha visitado muchos países. Entre sus lugares favoritos están La Habana (Cuba) y Santorini (Grecia). La Sra. Parker cree firmemente en la igualdad de oportunidades educativas para todos los estudiantes y le apasiona el trabajo que realiza.