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|image = [[File:ZacharyParkerHeadshot.jpg|frameless|alt=Picture of Zachary Parker smiling in a suit and tie with the District of Columbia flag in the background.|Zachary Parker in 2018]]
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|office = Member of the<br> [[District of Columbia State Board of Education]]<br>from Ward 5
|office = Member of the<br> [[District of Columbia State Board of Education]]<br>from Ward 5
|term_start = January 2, 2019
|term_start = January 2, 2019

Revision as of 18:57, 21 October 2022

Zachary Parker
Picture of Zachary Parker smiling in a suit and tie.
Member of the
District of Columbia State Board of Education
from Ward 5
In office
January 2, 2019 – January 2, 2023
Preceded byMark Jones
Personal details
BornChicago, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Other political
affiliations
Democratic Socialists of America
EducationNorthwestern University (Speech and Language Pathology)
Columbia University (Master's in Education)
WebsiteCampaign website

Zachary Parker is an American politician and District of Columbia State Board of Education's Ward 5 member. He is also the Democratic party's 2022 nominee to represent Ward 5 on the Council of the District of Columbia.[1]

Early life and education

Parker was born in Chicago.[2] He received a BS in Speech and Language Pathology from Northwestern University and a MA in Education Policy and Leadership from Columbia University.[2]

Career

Parker worked as a math teacher with Teach for America and won his first election to the State Board of Education Ward 5 seat in 2018.[2] In 2021, Parker served as president of the State Board of Education.[2]

References

  1. ^ Weil, Julie (June 23, 2022). "A reshaped D.C. Council will take on education, policing, elections". Washington Post. Washington DC. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d Weil, Julie (August 31, 2021). "Board of Education president plans run for D.C. Council". Washington Post. Washington DC. Retrieved October 21, 2022.