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Crystal D. Varner Parker
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Crystal D. Varner Parker is running for Henrico School Board Member, Fairfield District.
Personal background
Crystal Varner Parker is from Richmond, Virginia. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies and French from Virginia Commonwealth University. She also has a Master of Divinity degree from the Union Presbyterian Seminary. She co-chaired the 2019-2020 elementary redistricting committee and co-chaired the 2021-2022 Equity & Diversity Advisory Committee for the Henrico County school district. She currently lives with her two daughters in the Fairfield area.
Professional background
Crystal Varner Parker is a Presbyterian minister and social media manager. She works at Salisbury Church, where she has been for four years, and at The91Rewind, where she has been for nine years. Previously, she worked at Henrico Financial Credit Union, Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Rainbow Station, St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, Westminster Canterbury Richmond, and Three Chopt Presbyterian Church.
Political background
Crystal Varner Parker's campaign for school board member of Henrico County is her first entry into politics.
School Violence
Wants to hire more mental health counselors and professionals in Henrico County public schools.
Plans to "encourage a culture of belonging in classrooms and schools."
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School Curriculum
Wants to create "community listening sessions" to hear the input of parents, teachers, and students of the community.
Plans to "implement school partnerships to address support gaps in PTAs and schools."
Supports reducing class sizes and avoiding overcrowding of schools.
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School System Budget
Plans to improve teacher pay and benefits.
Wants to hire or partner with more support staff for teachers in the district.
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