Education

PhD, Curriculum and Instruction, University of New Orleans.

MEd, Developmental Reading, College of New Jersey

BS, Early Childhood Education, College of New Jersey

Biography

Hazel Spaulding Parker began her educational path as a first-grade classroom teacher in New Jersey. During the past 23 years in New Orleans, she has strengthened her knowledge about culture, community, and collaboration through work in a variety of educational settings with young children, adult learners, and college students. Her experiences with non-profits, K-12 systems, and universities provide Dr. Parker with a broad, inclusive perspective about teaching and learning. Her interests include early literacy, reading development, educational resilience, and meaningful student-teacher interactions. Hazel holds both a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and a M.Ed. in Developmental Reading from the College of New Jersey. She also holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a minor in Urban Studies from the University of New Orleans.