District names acting principal at Booker Elementary School

The first day of the new school year for teachers was also Cameron Parker's first day as acting principal at Emma E. Booker Elementary School, the Sarasota County School district announced Wednesday.

Parker, who is replacing outgoing principal Edwina Oliver, had been the professional development assistant principal at Booker Middle School since 2016. She is one of three new elementary school principals in Sarasota County this school year, joining Mindy Long at Alta Vista Elementary and Michelle Miller at Gulf Gate Elementary.

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Parker received her bachelor’s degree in education from Stetson University, a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from National Louis University in Tampa and a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of West Florida, according to the release.

“Ms. Parker is an extremely talented administrator and educator,” said Brandon Johnson, the district's executive director of elementary schools, in the release. “Her expertise in technology, student learning gains, and connecting students, families, teachers, and staff members with resources – among other focus areas – is sure to inspire and encourage the entire school community to maintain their positive momentum and achievements.”

This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Sarasota Schools taps Cameron Parker as next Emma E. Booker Elementary principal