Lauren Parrot

Mrs. Parrott is the Assistant Principal of Curriculum at Atlantic Coast High School, the largest public high school in Duval County Public Schools. In this role, she provides instructional leadership and oversees the English Department, School Counseling Department, master scheduling, and FTE operations. She is deeply committed to building systems that support student achievement, equitable access to rigorous coursework, and strong postsecondary readiness for all students.
Born and raised in New York, Mrs. Parrott developed an early passion for education and a lifelong goal of becoming a teacher. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications from Molloy University on Long Island and later earned her Master of Science in Education from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to entering education, she worked at a digital media agency in New York City before joining Teach for America as a Corps Member.
Through Teach for America, Mrs. Parrott began her educational career in Jacksonville, where she taught English Language Arts at First Coast High School for nearly a decade. During this time, she served as a teacher leader and participated in Duval County Public Schools’ Aspiring Leaders program, which helped launch her transition into school leadership.
Outside of school, Mrs. Parrott lives in Jacksonville Beach with her husband, two sons, and their dog, Sonny. She enjoys reading, exercising, and traveling, and is an avid New York Mets fan. She also volunteers with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Mrs. Parrott is energized by opportunities to grow as a leader and remains passionate about strengthening instructional systems and expanding opportunities for all students.