MARYSVILLE – The Marysville School District selected Deborah Parker as its Director of Equity, Diversity and Indian Education.

Parker comes to the district after serving as a member and vice chair of the Tulalip Tribes’ Board of Directors.

In addition, Parker has run her own company that provided consultation to tribal nations, local, state, national and foreign government agencies and colleges and universities in developing effective communication, strategic management and policy. Her work has taken her around the world to places such as the University of Guadalajara, the Peruvian jungles of South America and countries across Asia. During her time as a director with the Aboriginal Healing Foundation in British Columbia, the program received honors from the Canadian Parliament.

A Marysville School District graduate, Parker holds a bachelor’s degree in American Ethnic Studies and Sociology with a focus on racial disparities from the University of Washington. She has extensive knowledge of the K-12 educational system and its policies, as well as experience improving equity and diversity in organizations.

“Her wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for equity and social justice will help us better serve and build success for our students and the Marysville-Tulalip community,” Marysville Superintendent Becky Berg said.

The district also has selected Tracy Souza to serve as the new assistant director of Human Resources.

Souza replaces Jason Thompson, who was recently appointed deputy superintendent. Thompson will work closely with Berg on educational finance, learning and teaching, and student achievement goals.

JoAnn Moffitt has been appointed ECEAP interim manager. Her work in the district goes back to 1999; most recently she served as a counselor at Shoultes Elementary.