She earned her PhD from Auburn University and interned and was a faculty member at Johns Hopkins Medical Center . Dr. Parker served as the Director of Psychology at Children’s Hospital for 10 years prior to ﻿entering﻿ private practice. She served on clinical faculties of LSUHSC and Tulane University, supervising graduate students. She participated in the development of new school initiatives as a prior board member of the Chartwell School, serving children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and as the coordinator of evaluations at Desire Street Academy, serving underserved students. She has a special interest and expertise in evaluating children and young adults with learning disabilities to assist in curriculum planning.