Discover Parker

Dear Families, 

Welcome to Parker! We’re thrilled to begin this application process with you as you explore our campus, curriculum and community and join us at events citywide and on campus. 

Colonel Francis W. Parker’s vision of a Model Home inspires our community. We are committed to challenging students to think critically and engage deeply in their learning. Since 1901, Parker has offered a progressive, transformative education, preparing students for civic engagement and social justice. Our curriculum fosters creativity, critical thinking and a connection to the world that prepares students for college and the world beyond Parker. 

Discover why Parker is a second home to 940 students, ages 4–18, on our vibrant 6-acre campus with students from across 63 zip codes in the diverse Chicagoland area. Now is the perfect time to explore Parker, where you will find an active learning environment with a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio, light-filled classrooms and modern athletic and performance spaces that form a rich tapestry that enriches every student’s experience. 

We are here to support you through every step of your admissions journey. Contact us at admission@fwparker.org or 773.797.5107 with any questions. 

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Warm regards, 

The Parker Admission Team

Jessy A. Trejo Director of Enrollment and Financial Assistance 773.797.5111 jtrejo@fwparker.org
Julia Martinez Associate Director of Financial Assistance 773.797.5112 jmartinez@fwparker.org Habla español
Claire Shepro  Assistant Director of Admission: Grades JK–5 773.797.5184 cshepro@fwparker.org
Susana Alvarez  Assistant Director of Admission: Grades 6–12 773.797.5110 salvarez@fwparker.org
Stacey Huynh Assistant Director of Admission for Outreach and Recruitment 773.797.5136 shuynh@fwparker.org
Lindsey Hogge Admission Associate 773.797.5107 lhogge@fwparker.org Habla español