Dulce Isalguez Parker
Ms. Dulce Parker at the
St. Philip's Community Center

Biographical Note


Dulce Isalguez Parker is a Parent/Youth Educator and the founder of Making~Connections, Inc. The organization is dedicated to educating parents and youth on the importance of valuing education and their cultural heritage. She has over 20 years of work experience in the community; focussing in addressing family, health, education, and cultural issues.

Ms. Parker is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Ms. Dulce Parker presenting at the Parent Education Conference, University of North Texas

 


As a consultant, she has developed parent involvement and cultural education programs, (Bringing Parents & Schools Together and La Cultura Cura). She provides parent education, staff development, community education, and cultural awareness/appreciation training. Ms. Parker conducts her parental involvement/education programs at several Dallas public schools.

Ms. Parker presented programs at the following conferences & community organizations:

* The University of North Texas in Denton- 12th Annual Parents Education
* Dallas ArtsPartners/Annenberg Institute for School Reform
* Bilingual Education Asso. of the Metroplex (BEAM)
* Florida State PTA Board Conference
* The National & Texas Association of Bilingual Education (NABE & TABE)
* Texas Education Agency (TEA) Austin
* TEA Region XI Service Center Fort Worth
* Dallas Independent School District Staff Development
* South Dallas Cultural Center
* The Irving Arts Center

Education and professional positions:

· BS in Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
· Parental Involvement Specialist-Dallas Independent School District (DISD)
· Social Worker - City of Dallas Health and Human Services Department
· Youth Counselor - City of Dallas Police Dept., First Offender Program
· Case Worker - Texas Department of Child Protective Services
· Training Coordinator - Education & Employment Program, Temple, TX Junior College

A native of the Caribbean Islands, she was born in Sto. Domingo, Dominican Republic and attended school in New York City. She entered the U.S. Air Force upon graduating from high school. Her 6-year military tour throughout the United States and Europe gave her valuable experience in working with people of different cultural backgrounds.

Her passion, commitment, and strong interpersonal skills enable her to work in harmony with diverse cultural groups. She creates partnerships and positive learning environments for parents, schools and the community.

Ms. Parker is a cofounder and past president of "La Sociedad Cultural Dominicana, DFW" and also supports various educational and cultural organization in the community.
You can contact us at:

Making~Connections, Inc.
P.O. Box 140645
Dallas, TX 75214

Phone/Fax: (972) 276-4972
e-mail: Dulce@aol.com
www.culturayfamilia.org


Making~Connections, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to:
"Connecting Families with Culture, Education, & the Community".

 

Updated Apr. 23, 2008

© 2004 - 2008 Making~Connections, Inc. unless otherwise noted.