Kirsten Parr

Kirsten Parr has a diverse range of work experience. Kirsten is currently working as a Project Lead for Standards & Instruction at the Illinois State Board of Education since February 2023. Prior to this role, they served as the Board Services Coordinator for the same organization from March 2020 to February 2023. Kirsten also worked as an Educational Consultant at the Louisiana Department of Education starting in April 2019.

Before joining the Illinois State Board of Education, Kirsten worked at Illini Central CUSD #189 as the Director of Educational Services from July 2016 to February 2020. Prior to that, they held multiple positions at Illini Central School District #189, including Director of Educational Services from July 2016 to February 2020, Director of Teaching and Learning from July 2014 to June 2016, and Classroom Teacher from August 2013 to June 2014.

Additionally, Kirsten served as an EdReports at EdReports.org from June 2016 onwards. Kirsten started their career as a Classroom Teacher at Germantown Hills Elementary in August 2000 and worked there until June 2011. Kirsten also worked as an RTI Coordinator/Interventionist at Brimfield Grade School from July 2011 to June 2013.

Overall, Kirsten Parr has a strong background in education, with experience in project management, board services coordination, educational consulting, and teaching.

Kirsten Parr holds a Bachelor's degree in Education from Illinois College, which they obtained from 1996 to 2000. Kirsten further pursued their education at Saint Xavier University, where they completed their Master of Arts in Teaching and Leadership from 2001 to 2003. Kirsten Parr also obtained a Type 75 Administrative degree from the University of Illinois Springfield. Additionally, they hold certifications as a Public School Administrator from the University of Illinois Springfield, obtained in 2016, and as an Education: Professional Educator License from the Illinois State Board of Education, obtained in 2000.