First for the Future


Meet our staff...

Karen H. Parker, M.S.
Training Specialist; 
School Counselor


 
Ms. Parker has worked in the education field for over 20 years. She has worked as a counselor at an elementary, middle and high schools. Also in the school setting, she has worked as a teacher’s aide, 2nd grade teacher and Substance Abuse Coordinator. Ms. Parker also worked as a Special Programs Director for a police department. In this role, she coordinated a $750,000 grant from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning Department (OCJP) for prevention with a school district, police, probation and social service departments. She has coordinated and/or taught Parent Projects classes to over 100 individuals in Southern California.
She is currently employed as an Elementary School Counselor in Cameron Park.
Education
M.S. Counseling
       Pepperdine University, Malibu, California

B.A. Sociology and Youth Agency Administration
       California State University, Long Beach, California
 

California Credentials
Professional Clear Multiple Teaching Credential  Certification
Pupil Personnel Credential


Professional Certification

Active Parenting
Here’s Looking At You, 2000
Certification: The Parent Project
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