Zachary Parker
Zachary Parker is an American politician and member of the Council of the District of Columbia, representing Ward 5.[1]
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| Member for the Council of the District of Columbia, Ward 5 | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kenyan McDuffie |
| Member of the District of Columbia State Board of Education from Ward 5 | |
| In office January 2, 2019 – January 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Jones |
| Succeeded by | Robert Henderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Socialists of America |
| Education | Northwestern University (Speech and Language Pathology) Columbia University (Master's in Education) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Early life and education
Parker was born in Chicago.[2] He received a BS in Speech and Language Pathology from Northwestern University and a MA in Education Policy and Leadership from Columbia University.[2]
Career
Parker worked as a math teacher with Teach for America and won his first election to the State Board of Education Ward 5 seat in 2018.[2] In 2021, Parker served as president of the State Board of Education.[2]
References
- Weil, Julie (June 23, 2022). "A reshaped D.C. Council will take on education, policing, elections". Washington Post. Washington DC. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- Weil, Julie (August 31, 2021). "Board of Education president plans run for D.C. Council". Washington Post. Washington DC. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
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