About MD
Mater Dei is a distinguished destination of excellence in academics and technology, the arts, faith and service, campus life, and athletics. We are proud to be Orange County’s oldest and largest Catholic high school.
Admissions
Your journey to becoming a Monarch starts here! Tour campus, schedule a shadow day, begin your application, and more. We are excited for you to join the MD family!
Programs
Built on Catholic fellowship and intellectual rigor, our programs in academics, technology, athletics, faith and service, and the arts provide unlimited opportunities for student success. Comprehensive counseling and wellness resources educate and bolster families throughout the high school journey.
Faith in Action
Guided by the articulation of Catholic Social Teachings, Mater Dei prioritizes the faith development of our students with an emphasis on Christian service. We believe this allows our students to grow in their spiritual lives while living our gospel values through giving back to others and truly experiencing the face of God.
Campus Life
Through avenues of leadership, faith, shared interests, and extracurricular activities and events, students can make Mater Dei their own. Get involved today!
Community
Tradition never graduates. Alumni, lifetime parents, grandparents, and friends are a vital and vibrant aspect of our community. Once a Monarch, always a Monarch.
Giving
Behind every achievement, success, and championship, stand the alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends who fortify our future. We invite you to support MD in a variety of ways with a gift that is meaningful to you.
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Biography

About
20 plus years of teaching music on various instruments. Began teaching a ‘school of rock’ style program in 2001 which has evolved into the Mater Dei guitar program of today. Taught many students who have gone on to work professionally in the field, including the the chart topping alternative rock group Young the Giant.

What I Love About MD
I love the supportive environment on campus. It truly is a great community of people working together, grounded in faith. I couldn’t ask for a better workplace to call home.

Other experience: Composer, performer, and recording artist for all styles of music; featured on films, radio, and podcasts worldwide.

Education: Bachelors of Arts, UCIrvine, cum laude; MFA UCIrvine

At MD since: 2016

Teaching since: 1999

Name: Mr. Kenneth Parker
Position: Instrumental Music Teacher
Email: Send email