Mr. Joey Parrish is thrilled to serve as the Director of Lake Eola Charter. Mr. Parrish is a native of Virginia where he served in Public Education for 24 years before relocating to Central Florida in 2021. He has served as a Middle School Chorus Teacher, a High School Chorus Director, Assistant Principal at all levels and served in a Central Office role. In addition to his career in Public Education, Mr. Parrish also served as a Minister of Music for 20 plus years. Mr. Parrish holds a Bachelor of Music in Education from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia and his Masters in Educational Leadership from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. During his time as a Choral Director, Mr. Parrish’s choirs earned the highest marks in local, state and national competitions, including being awarded first place in the prestigious Festival Disney assessment. As a school leader, he has been at the forefront of technology usage in schools and has provided workshops around the state of Virginia on “Working Smarter, not Harder” to administrators. He served as the President of the Chesapeake Association of Public School Administrators from 2015-2021. He lives now in Central Florida with his wife Dawn and three children, Kelly, Connor and Colby.
My Parrish shared: “I am thrilled to welcome you to another exciting year at Lake Eola Charter School! Our sense of community here is unparalleled, and I am proud to be a part of this incredible journey with all of you. Together, we are not just continuing our cherished traditions but also building new ones that will shape our future. Our collective spirit and commitment to excellence drive us forward, and I am eager to see the amazing things we will achieve together. Thank you for being a vital part of our school family. Let’s make this year our best one yet!”