Sacred Heart School names Laura Parry as International Student Program Coordinator

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Laura Parry
Laura Parry
KINGSTON, Mass. - Nov. 23, 2015 - PRLog -- Sacred Heart School (www.sacredheartkingston.com), a private, Catholic, co-educational school for students in preschool through grade 12, today announced that Laura Parry of Marshfield, Massachusetts, has joined the faculty as International Student Program Coordinator.

Sacred Heart has a long tradition of welcoming students from throughout the world to its school community, each year hosting students from a variety of nations, including China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand and Vietnam.

In her role as International Student Program Coordinator, Parry oversees Sacred Heart’s International Student Program, providing academic support to the international students and serving as a liaison between the school and host families as well as partner agencies.

Prior to joining Sacred Heart, Parry was the Program Manager with EduBoston assigned to Sacred Heart High School; she was responsible for academic support for EduBoston students, managing host families, ensuring students’ social well-being and monitoring their academic progress.  Previously, the San Francisco native conducted social science research for the Public Research Institute at San Francisco State University.

Parry received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Sociology from San Francisco State University and her Master’s degree in Sociology from San Jose State University.  She is a member of the American Sociological Association and Alpha Phi Omega – Service Fraternity.

Parry makes her home in Marshfield with her husband and their two children.  She is the current PTO president at Martinson Elementary School in Marshfield.  In her free time Parry loves to travel and hopes to visit China within the year.  She is a do-it-yourself enthusiast, enjoys needle art, hiking, reading and time spent near the water, but concedes that most of her spare moments revolve around her children’s hobbies and interests.

“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Laura as our International Student Program Coordinator,” said Sacred Heart School President Pamela Desmarais.  “Her clear devotion to this program and the students it serves is obvious, as is her enthusiasm for a curriculum that broadens the perspectives of everyone on campus.”

About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart is a private, co-educational Catholic school system, which provides educational opportunities for students throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod, from preschool through grade 12.  As a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Sacred Heart School strives to inspire minds, define character and encourage responsible leadership through a curriculum that prepares students to pursue knowledge throughout their lives. The school provides students with a strong liberal arts curriculum, and integrates technology into the hands of students with its One to One iPad Program. Sacred Heart also offers extensive athletic, arts and extra-curricular activities for students.  Founded in 1947, the school underwent a governance change in July 2011, incorporating the Sacred Heart Schools in Kingston, MA as Sacred Heart School System, Inc. This new structure was implemented to assure the continuation of academic excellence of the Sacred Heart Schools for the future, as well as the Catholic mission and the religious community traditions. The school system serves students on a beautiful, expansive campus on Route 80 that includes three school buildings, a central administrative office, and athletic fields and facilities. Sacred Heart School welcomes students of all faiths and diverse backgrounds. The school prides itself in a commitment to developing the whole student, offering an independent school atmosphere and top-tier academics. Pamela Desmarais serves as the school’s President. The Sacred Heart campus is located at 251-399 Bishops Highway, Kingston, MA 02364. For additional information about the school, please visit www.sacredheartkingston.com or call 781-585-7511.
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