Elisabeth Parrish, M.Ed.

Instructor of Teacher Education

Elisabeth (Betsy) Parrish is originally from St. Louis, MO. She then moved to southwest Missouri to obtain a teaching degree and start her teaching career. She has two grown children, one of whom is going to school to be a teacher, along with a grandson. Her passion in education is finding equity for all students and addressing trauma within the schools she serves. It also includes growing other administrators in their profession, as she has served as a MLDS mentor for four years. Her personal time is spent with family, hiking, travelling, exercising, and reading.

Educational Background

  • Specialist in Superintendency with Northwest Missouri State University
  • Master of Elementary Administration with William Woods University
  • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Missouri State University