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Dr. Forrest Parker is a Lecturer at Valdosta State University, where he focuses on education policy, special education, and social-emotional learning. He can be reached at fparker@valdosta.edu or via office EC 1169. His work emphasizes practical applications of technology in education and ethical considerations in resource use.
Research interests include leveraging children’s literature for SEL development, AI integration in lesson planning (e.g., Education CoPilot), and addressing behavioral challenges through music therapy. His recent studies explore Georgia education policy reforms and teacher perceptions of divisive concepts legislation.
Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, such as combining music therapy with ADHD management and evaluating self-advocacy interventions for students with disabilities. His earlier work addressed classroom inclusion strategies and cultural practices supporting students with emotional behavioral disorders.
Parker’s scholarship bridges pedagogical innovation with real-world classroom challenges, particularly in special needs education. He contributes to professional development through articles on IEP classroom ratios and ethical uses of AI tools like HatGPT.
