Background
Parker, James William was born on December 8, 1951 in Elk City, Oklahoma, United States. Son of James William and Barbara Jean (Heavener) Parker.
Parker, James William was born on December 8, 1951 in Elk City, Oklahoma, United States. Son of James William and Barbara Jean (Heavener) Parker.
Bachelor in Sociology, San Diego State University, 1987; Master of Arts in Education, San Diego State University, 1991.
From box boy to grocery buyer, American Stores/Skaggs-Alpha Beta, San Diego and La Habra, California, 1968-1988;
English as Second Language teacher, Grossmont Adult School, 1990;
science, history, math teacher, La Presa Middle School, California, 1988-1990;
science teacher, Spring Valley Middle School, California, since 1990;
science teacher, Gateways School, San Diego, 1991. Master teacher San Diego State University School Teacher Education, since 1990. Member Student Assistance Team, Spring Valley, since 1989.
Advisor Science Olympiad, San Diego, 1988-1990.
Member Anza-Borrego Foundation, Co-founder pack 319 Boy Scouts of America, den leader, cubmaster, 1988, assistant scoutmaster, 1991. Member San Diego Zoological Society, San Diego Science Educators Association, National Science Teachers Association, Defenders of Wildlife, Sierra Club.
Married Susan Gail Meckel, June 23, 1979. Children: Ryan David, Kristen Gail.