About me
Kathy is a Raleigh native who answered the calling to be a lifelong educator. She graduated with English and history degrees from North Carolina State University and earned ESL certification and a master's degree in library science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Kathy began her career in education as a high school English teacher before transitioning to school library media. In 2008, she earned National Board Certification in library media. Kathy was the honored recipient of NCSLMA’s Frances Bryant Bradburn Distinguished Service Award in 2022. She currently serves as NCDPI’s Sandhills Regional Consultant in the Office of Digital Teaching and Learning. Kathy is available via email or phone: kathy.parker@dpi.nc.gov, 252-220-0917.