Francis Parker School News

In this episode of Parker Podcast, hear from Head of Lower School Dr. Bob Gillingham and Assistant Head of Lower School Heather Gray, as they discuss what makes Parker’s junior kindergarten through Grade 5 programming and community unique.

In this episode of Parker Podcast: Demystifying the Admissions process, our admissions team takes a deep dive into each step of the admissions process. Listen to find out more about what your family can expect from interviews, assessments, visit days, teacher recommendations, and more.

Members from our Admissions team guide listeners through what to expect from Parker’s wide array of fall admissions events.

“Global Citizenship,” “Cultural Competence,” “Global Perspective,” and “Global Awareness” are all terms that parents and students may hear around the topic of global learning. But the terms themselves don’t describe what is at the heart of this learning, and what this work looks like at each of Parker’s three school divisions. In this episode of […]

When does the college counseling process start at Parker? How are students guided into applying to the right colleges for them? In this episode of Parker Podcast, meet two members from the college counseling department and learn about what makes the college admissions process at Parker unique. Terri Devine, Dean of College Counseling, and Bob […]

Parker’s diversity and inclusion programming emphasizes an awareness of different perspectives and experiences, fostering in students a desire to contribute to the welfare of a diverse community and preparing them to adapt and lead in an ever-changing world. In this episode of Parker Podcast, meet Director of Diversity and Inclusion Christen Tedrow-Harrison, and learn about how […]

The ideals of community service, leadership, and civic responsibility have deep roots in Parker’s history. In this episode of Parker Podcast, hear from senior Emily Park about her recent book drive, and meet our Director of Community Engagement Kevin Dunn.

Meet Upper School science faculty Dr. Hima Joshi and Dr. J.P. Pierce, and learn about what makes science at Parker unique.

What exactly does "design thinking" mean? Kelly Eveland, Lower School Design Lab teacher, explains Parker's approach to design thinking curriculum, and changes happening within the Scripps Design Center this year.