Mrs. Parker has been at Hayden High School for 15 years. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama, a Master's in Counseling from the University of Alabama in Birmingham and has an NBCC certification. She is married to Will and has five children; Chris, an 2012 HHS graduate, Maria, a 2020 HHS graduate, Dakota, 11t grade and Jessica and Sydney, 10th grade. She also has a daughter in law, Amber, a 2012 HHS graduate. She is a member of CrossRoads Baptist Church and enjoys music of all kinds, softball and traveling with her family. Mrs. Parker coordinates the Dual Enrollment, ACCESS, Credit Recovery and 2nd Chance programs at Hayden High School. She is also the 504 Coordinator and the sponsor of the Big Brother/Big Sister program and the Key Club. Her goal for her students is to help them find what they are passionate about and turn that into a career they will love!