Damon Parker — TK Business Magazine

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Damon Parker
Teacher, Coach and Mentor; Auburn-Washburn USD 437

Lisa Loewen
Damon Parker
Lisa LoewenEditor-in-Chief

Age: 38
Teacher, Coach and Mentor
Auburn-Washburn USD 437

Damon Parker is committed to the development and advancement of his students and athletes. Under his coaching leadership over the past nine years, the Washburn Rural High School wrestling program has broken every team and individual school record previously held, while maintaining 1st Team All-State academic status. The program has grown from 19 student-athletes to over 70, and this year Damon will coach the first girls wrestling program with 64 female wrestlers.

Damon has received nine coaching awards during his career, including 6A State Coach of the Year in 2018. Since moving to the capital city in 2011, Damon and his family have found their “home” here.

“Leadership is recognizing that everyone
around you is as powerful as you, as brilliant as you,
and has the same capacity for greatness.”

What brings you joy?
The gratitude I have for everything in my life is what brings me joy. I am fortunate enough to spend every day with students that provide me with equal parts laughter and inspiration, I love my community, and I’ve got a beautiful wife and two kids at home that support me every step of the way. I lead a joyous life.

What do you hope your legacy will be?
As we depart, I often tell my students, “Leave everyone and everything better than you found it.” It is my hope that when I move on, people will say that I did the same.

Best advice you have received?
There are three things in this world you can never get back: an arrow spent, a word said, and time wasted. So, aim carefully, spend your time wisely, and be kind to everyone, for every person is fighting a tremendous battle that you could never possibly hope to understand.

Lisa Loewen

Editor-in-Chief

Lisa Loewen has been teaching journalism at the University of Kansas since 2004 on the Strategic Communications track. Loewen brings more than 25 years of experience in advertising, marketing and public relations. Her extensive writing experience includes magazine, newspaper and broadcast, advertising copy for print and television, as well as academic articles. Loewen’s career path has taken her from advertising agencies to corporate offices to education. As marketing director for an international communications company, she managed internal communications as well as information sent to clients throughout the world.

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Lisa Loewen

Editor-in-Chief

Lisa Loewen has been teaching journalism at the University of Kansas since 2004 on the Strategic Communications track. Loewen brings more than 25 years of experience in advertising, marketing and public relations. Her extensive writing experience includes magazine, newspaper and broadcast, advertising copy for print and television, as well as academic articles. Loewen’s career path has taken her from advertising agencies to corporate offices to education. As marketing director for an international communications company, she managed internal communications as well as information sent to clients throughout the world.

Editor-in-Chief

Lisa Loewen has been teaching journalism at the University of Kansas since 2004 on the Strategic Communications track. Loewen brings more than 25 years of experience in advertising, marketing and public relations. Her extensive writing experience includes magazine, newspaper and broadcast, advertising copy for print and television, as well as academic articles. Loewen’s career path has taken her from advertising agencies to corporate offices to education. As marketing director for an international communications company, she managed internal communications as well as information sent to clients throughout the world.

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