District 3

Olin G. Parker represents District 3, which includes parts of Gentilly, Lakeview, the Lake Area, Mid-City, and Bayou St. John. Prior to joining the Orleans Parish School Board in 2020, Mr. Parker served in various roles at the Louisiana Department of Education. In addition to his leadership at the state level, Olin has helped to design and implement data systems for schools and districts, assisted educators in rapid response to natural and manmade disasters, and served as a mentor to new teachers. He is also a former high school math teacher at both charter and traditional district schools in Louisiana. 

Olin has been involved with numerous community organizations as a board member and volunteer. Currently, he serves on the board of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, as a Commissioner for the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, and as the Orleans Parish School Board's representative for the Council of Great City Schools. Previously, he served as the chairperson of the Mid-City Neighborhood Organization, as the Senior Warden at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, as a board member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, and as a youth sports coach of the 18th Ward Sports Club. 

Olin is the husband of a lifelong educator and current school administrator, and the proud parent of three children, all of whom have attended New Orleans Public Schools since pre-kindergarten.