Marni Parsons

Marni Parsons is the Senior Vice President of Student and Family Services for Bright Star Schools. She oversees the vision and strategy for the non-academic facing functions at Bright Star Schools including School Culture, Counseling, Alumni Support, Extended Learning Opportunities, and Community Schools.

In her role, she focuses on ensuring that every Bright Star School has a purposefully built school culture that provides high-quality support to maximize learning and belonging for all students.

Marni has over 30 years of experience working in education with children from preschool through high school in diverse regions of Los Angeles. Her formal education is in psychology with an emphasis on children and adolescents. She holds a graduate certification in Parent Coaching and is a certified Positive Discipline Educator and Restorative Practitioner. Marni is passionate about working with educators and families on issues relevant to child and adolescent development, youth mental health, social-emotional learning, and equity and inclusion to create balanced and harmonious environments so that all children and youth thrive.