About
Leadership
Administrative Team
Francis W. Parker School is fortunate to have an expert faculty, staff, administration and Board of Trustees that remain committed to educating students in accord with Parker’s mission.
More than 200 faculty, staff and administrative professionals come together at Parker to inspire students to apply their skills, thoughts, ideas and values to make the world a more just, beautiful and interesting place.
More than 200 faculty, staff and administrative professionals come together at Parker to inspire students to apply their skills, thoughts, ideas and values to make the world a more just, beautiful and interesting place.
Daniel B. Frank ’74 | Principal
B.A., Amherst College
M.A., University of Chicago
Ph.D., University of Chicago
at Parker since 1988
Priyanka Rupani | Assistant Principal
B.A., Northwestern University
B.A., Amherst College
M.A., University of Chicago
Ph.D., University of Chicago
at Parker since 1988
Priyanka Rupani | Assistant Principal
B.A., Northwestern University
M.Ed., University of Pennsylvania
at Parker since 2021
Brent Caburnay | The John G. Levi Chief Development Officer
B.A., University of Michigan
at Parker since 2014
at Parker since 2021
Brent Caburnay | The John G. Levi Chief Development Officer
B.A., University of Michigan
at Parker since 2014
Robert Haugh | Chief Financial Officer
B.S., Northern Illinois University
Certified Public Accountant, State of Illinois
at Parker since 2004
Barbara Hunt | Director of Studies (JK–5)
B.Mus., North Park University
M.A.T., National-Louis University
Post Graduate, National-Louis University
at Parker since 1986
Nick Kocsis | Director of Athletics
B.A., Western Michigan University
M.A., Grand Valley State University
CMAA, National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
at Parker since 2024
Vahn Phayprasert | Head of Intermediate and Middle Schools
B.S., Emporia State University
M.A., University of Phoenix - San Diego
at Parker since 2021
at Parker since 2021
Erika E. Prahl | Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
B.A., Kenyon College
M.Ed., Harvard University
at Parker since 2023
M.Ed., Harvard University
at Parker since 2023
Alexis Samuels | Co-Director of Human Resources
B.F.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison
at Parker since 2016
B.A., Marquette University
at Parker since 2001
Jessy A. Trejo | Director of Enrollment and Financial Assistance
at Parker since 2001
Jessy A. Trejo | Director of Enrollment and Financial Assistance
B.S., Boston College
M.A., New York University
at Parker since 2024Kimeri Swanson-Beck | Head of Lower School
B.A., National College of Education
M.Ed., National Louis University
M.Ed., Northern Illinois University
at Parker since 2014
M.Ed., National Louis University
M.Ed., Northern Illinois University
at Parker since 2014
Iman Waits | Co-Director of Human Resources
B.A., University of Michigan
M.A., Roosevelt University
at Parker since 2011
Bridget Walsh | Interim Director of Studies (6–12)
B.A., St. Xavier University
M.A., St. Xavier University
(at Parker since 2013)
Bridget Walsh | Interim Director of Studies (6–12)
B.A., St. Xavier University
M.A., St. Xavier University
(at Parker since 2013)
Cory Zeller | Head of Upper School
B.A., University of Pennsylvania
M.A., University of Michigan
at Parker since 2012
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.