Edith Margaret Parko

Background

Parko, Edith Margaret was born on September 1, 1943 in Sanford, Florida, United States. Daughter of Clarence Robert Jones and Domarious Varn.

Education

Associate of Arts, U. Florida, 1963; Bachelor, Stetson U., 1965; Master of Arts, Atlanta U., 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, Georgia State University, 1984.

Career

Teacher science, Seminole County Board Education, Sanford, Florida, 1965-1966; teacher science/mathematics, Atlanta City Schools, 1966-1968; teacher emotionally disturbed, Georgia Mental Health Institute, Atlanta, 1972-1979; teacher learning disabilities, The Howard School, Atlanta, 1983-1987; consultant, Georgia Department Education, Atlanta, 1987-1988; teacher emotionally disturbed, Atlanta City Schools, 1988-1990; researcher, Atlanta City Schools, 1990-1991; coordinator learning disabilities, Atlanta City Schools, 1991-1994; coordinator youth services, Atlanta City Schools, since 1994.

Achievements

• Edith Margaret Parko has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member ASCD, Council for Exceptional Children (president 1998-1999), Learning Disabilitis Association, Professional Association Georgia Educators.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, writing, reading, trout fishing, traveling.

Connections

Married Joseph Edward Parko Junior, April 16, 1966. 1 child, Kimberly Graham.

Father:

Clarence Robert Jones Varn

Mother:

Domarious Varn

Spouse:

Joseph Edward Parko Junior

child:

Kimberly Graham Parko