Angel Parks

Versatile and tech-forward educator with over 20 years of experience designing standards-based curriculum, developing inclusive wellness programs, and delivering engaging online instruction in health and physical education. Adept at leveraging instructional technology and innovative teaching strategies to create dynamic, learner-centered experiences for diverse student populations. Proven ability to align content with educational standards and learning objectives, while fostering active participation, and lifelong wellness habits. Passionate about transitioning into instructional design to create impactful, accessible, and engaging learning solutions that meet diverse learner needs, and promote meaningful outcomes. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background.

• Georgia High School Association
• Georgia Athletic Coaches Association
• Georgia Dugout Club
• Professional Association of Georgia Educators

• Founder, Girls Empowering Movement (GEM Club), 05/22–05/23
• Recipient, Walton EMC Fitness Grant – Sports, Fitness & Fun!
• Curriculum Leader, Health/PE Department, McConnell MS
• Coach of the Year, Georgia Dugout Club, Multiple Years
• Teacher of the Year Nominee, 05/09

• Over a decade of coaching in softball and youth sports (Brookwood HS, Grayson HS, McConnell MS)
• Volunteer instructor at NCAA/Olympic-affiliated softball clinics
• Experience running inclusive fitness and athletic development camps for youth athletes

• PE & Health Instructor, Gwinnett Online Campus, 07/23–Present, Summer Department Chair (2022–2025), Courses: Personal Fitness, First Aid & Safety, Advanced Personal Fitness, Body Sculpting, Intro to Recreation Games, Led online curriculum delivery and summer programming for high school PE, Designed interactive fitness activities using digital tools and LMS platforms
• Online PE/Health Instructor, Mentor, Program Student Facilitator, Foothills Education Charter High School, 2020–Present, Supported alternative learning environments across campuses (Russell & Sims), Promoted individualized health goals and supported graduation outcomes for nontraditional learners
• Education Program Specialist – Athletic Mentor, University of Georgia, 2015–2018, Worked directly with student-athletes, integrating fitness education and academic advising
• Health & PE Teacher, Curriculum Leader, J.P. McConnell Middle School, 2007–2023, Implemented tech-integrated wellness programming, Created and led the GEM Club (Girls Empowering Movement), promoting fitness and leadership
• Physical Education Teacher (K–5), Harbins Elementary School, 2003–2007, Focused on foundational motor skill development and school-wide movement campaigns

• Instructional Design Foundations and Applications, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Georgia Teaching Certificate (T4–T7) in Health and PE
• Online Teaching Endorsement, 05/14
• Gifted Endorsement
• CPR & First Aid Instructor