"Nick understood how to make every student feel included. He worked with students from various socioeconomic, racial, and other demographic backgrounds to create a sense of identity and belonging..."

Mr. John Weaver

Montverde Academy | Dean of Students

"Having you as a dorm parent was a blessing. You were a role model that everyone could relate to and learn from. You always treated everyone like we were your brother..."

Harrison Hew

Cayman Islands Semi Pro Player & Fairleigh Dickinson University

"Nick does a tremendous job of speaking and relating to kids through his stories and different topics. They respond to him well, and that reflects how naturally he connects with them..."

Coach Holley

Head Football Coach at Cherokee High School

"Nick spoke life into the team before Regionals and pulled from real experience competing at the highest level. Athletes stayed after to ask questions because the message carried weight..."

Coach Q

Track Coach at Chapel Hill High School

"It was really great having him as a dorm parent. He taught me things what I didn't know about being a professional athlete in America and he always taught me life lessons..."

Kierro Stubbs

MVA Swimmer & Champion | Rollins College Commit

"Mr Parks having you as a dorm parent was different in such a good way. Most of us went to boarding school and it was hard being away from parents who guide you..."

Victor

Cayman Islands Semi Pro Player & Soccer Player at Tulsa University

"To me, he started off by being a regular dorm parent doing his job like any other. However, as the year flew by, I started to understand his vital role in my development..."

Kaushik

Soccer Player for Holy Names College

"As a dorm parent I would definitely say you used your dream and determination to inspire the rest of the boys in the dorm to be the best version of themselves..."

Jarred Frankle

Basketball Player for Converse University

"Having Mr. Parks as a dorm parent was one of the best things that happened to me at Montverde Academy. He was not only my favorite dorm parent but more like a big brother..."

Hunter Outerbridge

Soccer Player for Jacksonville University

"Mr. Nick was my dorm parent during my senior year. He was always respectful and attentive to me whenever I needed his help, and he helped our dorm keep a low rate of contamination..."

Gustavo

International Student from Brazil | UAB Men's Soccer