Lauren Parker Brooks – White Martin Scholarship – 2007
Although she says it feels like yesterday, Lauren Parker Brooks graduated from Appalachian State University 12 years ago, where she studied elementary education with a minor in english. After graduation, she taught for a decade in the Davie County School system and Forsyth County Schools for one year. Now, as a devoted stay-at-home mom to her 4-year-old son and 1 and half year-old twins, she continues to invest her time through community involvement in the community she holds dear to her heart.
Lauren serves on the board for Davie County GO Far, a national program designed to help 2nd – 5th grade students develop healthy lifestyle habits while training for a 5K race. She is also involved in the Grimes Parker Basketball Camp, named after her beloved grandfather Grimes “Bimmy” Parker, held at Cooleemee Elementary School. Lauren’s family has hosted this camp for the past 12 years and it provides an opportunity for children to learn teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship all while playing a game they love.
Reflecting on her own educational journey, Lauren is extremely grateful for the opportunities presented to her, including the White-Martin Scholarship she received in 2007. She states, “Receiving scholarships helped me get started at ASU. I am very thankful for what I received.” Her advice to high school students is clear: “Apply for these scholarships! It is certainly worth your time and effort because the community wants to support you in your future education!”
Looking ahead, Lauren eagerly anticipates returning to her teaching profession once her twins enter kindergarten and is excited for her own children to experience the Davie County School system. Her dedication to Davie County both professionally and personally is driven by her love for the community where she grew up in and now raises her own family with her husband, Greg.
