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About Parker Academy

About Parker Academy

Parker Academy opened its doors for the first time in 2015 and has been providing quality child care services in the Buffalo Community ever since. We have educated, cared for, and inspired children to lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

We know that every child has unique needs, interests, and talents, and we strive to develop more than just academic success. We instill in our students a strong passion for learning and achievement by maintaining a balanced curriculum that fosters development intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

Our staff is carefully selected to provide the optimal environment for your child’s growth and development. Our staff consists of highly qualified and experienced childcare providers who are passionate about your child’s success. We are dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming home away from home for your precious child. We guarantee a safe, clean, and loving place for your child to learn, play, and grow.





A Hello from Some of Our Teachers

Meet a few of the friendly faces who make learning fun and nurturing every day.

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Jamie Parker

Executive Director

Jamie Lee Parker is the Founder and Executive Director of Parker Academy Child Care and Learning Center. Before becoming executive director, she was a brain-based elementary teacher at Thurgood Marshall Elementary in Chesapeake, Virginia. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in African American and African Studies from The Ohio State University, a certification in elementary education from Fayetteville State University, and a Master's of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Averett University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in multicultural education at Antioch University.







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Katie Emel

Preschool Teacher

Katie Emel works with the preschool-aged students at Parker Academy. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at Liberty University in 2019. She has been working in childcare since 2019 and has been working at Parker Academy since October 2020.







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Jaylene Perez

Preschool & School-Age Teacher

Jaylene Perez works with Parker Academy’s preschoolers and school aged children. She graduated from Buffalo State University in 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education. She has taught art to students in grades K-12th. She is currently pursuing her second Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design.







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Abigail Ortiz

After-School/SACC Teachers

Abigail N. Ortiz has been a teacher aide since October 2006 with the Buffalo Public School system and is currently working at Fredrick Law Olmstead (School #64). In addition to her work with BPS, she has been a proud member of the Parker Academy staff since 2017. She works with Parker Academy’s preschoolers and school-aged children.