Sharon Parker
121 Brookvalley Rd.
Elyria, OH 44035
Home: (440) 365-7827
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A native of Fremont, Ohio, Lion Sharon moved to Alliance, Ohio and graduated from Alliance High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in education, specializing in Deaf Education, from Kent State University. She began teaching in Canton, Ohio and married Richard Parker in June 1970. After moving to Elyria in 1981, she earned her certificate to teach children with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders. She has taught for the Amherst Exempted School District for the past 22 years.
Lion Sharon was a partner in service with PDG Dick Parker in 1991-1992. She joined the Lorain Harbor Lions Club in October of 1995. She has served as club President, Lion Tamer, Zone 4 Chairperson, Chairperson of the MERL Team, Deputy District Governor, Vice District Governor and District Governor. She has received a Membership Key and two Presidential Appreciation Certificates. Lion Sharon has attended many local, state, and international conventions. The Parker family has worked with Lions International Youth Exchange program, hosting students from Australia, Belgium, and France. Lion Sharon was presented a Melvin Jones Fellow and a Progressive Melvin Jones by District 13B at their District Convention in March 2008.
Lion Sharon is the mother of three children, Lion Kerry, Lion Nikki, and Lion Brent. She is the proud grandmother of four grandchildren, Kyle, Kate, Kirsten and Lilly. Lion Sharon attends Grace Lutheran Church in Elyria, and has served on the Board of Directors, the Altar Guild, the Sunday School staff, the fellowship club, and the Hooks and Needles small group ministry. She has been active with the Girl Scout and Boy Scout programs. She was a forerunner in the development of the Urban Scouting program where she served at the district level. Her interests include family, crafts, travel, and, of course, Lions.
Lion Sharon continues to promote her Governor’s theme of “Service with a
Purpose” to encourage MD 13 to grow in membership and in service to our local
and global community.
