Arin Parks' Profile
Name:
Arin ParksMedia Specialist
Media Specialist
Contact Info:
Work Phone:
870-935-7501, 8018Class Room Number:
LIBAbout Me
Degrees and Certifications:
National Board for Professional Teacher Standards Certification, 2012
Master of Library Science
University of Central Arkansas, 2011
Graduate Exchange Program, Literature and Landscapes
University of Georgia/University of Cambridge, 2006
Master of Arts, English
Arkansas State University, 2005
Bachelor of Science in Education, English
Arkansas State University, 2002
Honors Diploma
Malvern High School, 1998
Teaching certifications: Library Media K-12, English 7-12, Journalism 7-12
Current Position:
I began working at WHS as the library media specialist and journalism teacher in 2011.
Previous Position:
Before coming to Westside, I taught English and journalism at Trumann High School for seven years and at England High School in England, AR for one year.
Family Information:
I married Josh Parks, one of the ag teachers at Westside, in 2008. I have two step-sons, one at the high school and one at the middle school, and one son at the elementary. We have two goats, three cats, and one dog.
Personal Information:
In addition to working at Westside, I teach group fitness classes at the Trim Gym in Jonesboro. I am a member of Central Baptist Church. While I spend most of my “free time” taking care of my family and home, I enjoy traveling and reading. I have visited all fifty states (although Oregon is debatable), as well as thirteen countries and counting.
