Amy became Principal of Parker-Varney in January of 2013. Her focus has been on raising achievement for all students, closing the achievement gap, preparing graduates for college and career, and supporting educator effectiveness in innovative and transformative ways. In January of 2013, Parker-Varney was listed as a Priority School based on several years of underachievement. In May of 2015, Parker-Varney won the NH School of Excellence Award. In 2016, Parker-Varney won the National School Innovation and Change Award. Parker-Varney’s turnaround work has focused on Project-Based Learning, Personalized Learning for its teachers and students. Amy believes that all students will succeed to the highest levels, if we believe they can. Amy also teaches Special Education courses and competency-based Principal Certification courses at Granite State College.
