Posted on Friday, November 07, 2025
Solving a math problem drives senior Parker Gonzalez. But he says what gives him the greatest satisfaction is seeing the students he tutors learn the formula themselves.
“As a peer tutor, I enjoy slowing concepts down and getting to relearn the material,” he says. “It is encouraging to witness how far they have come.”
Coming to LaGrange originally as a dual-degree engineering student, Gonzalez opted instead to focus his pursuits on Psychological Science and Mathematics.
“I have always had a passion for people and understanding how people work and how they approach the world,” he says. “I also enjoy the satisfaction of solving equations.”
Dr. Stacey Ernstberger, Professor of Mathematics, says Gonzalez brings energy to the classroom.
“He has enthusiasm for the material which spreads to other students,” she says. “It is great having Parker as a double major in Mathematics and Psychology, as the two fields pair well together. He is working hard to make plans for post-graduation as well, researching potential graduate programs and other opportunities.”
Over the summer, Gonzalez had the chance to use what he has been taught in his courses as an intern at QGenda, a leading provider of healthcare workforce management solutions in Atlanta.
“I learned how to work in a corporate environment,” he says. “The biggest takeaway I had was not being afraid to ask questions.”
Following the three-month internship, Gonzalez says the company wanted to keep him on during the school year. Currently, he is working as an Implantation Consultant for the Time Tracking and Compensation Management team.
“When a new company wants to purchase QGenda, they send a setup book which details what kind of tasks their providers work and how much they should get paid according to items in the contract,” he says. “I take the setup books and build them into our software to ensure that each provider is getting paid appropriately.”
At LaGrange, Gonzalez brings his passions into his work with Greek Life and various campus organizations, including SMILE LC that he founded.
“Coming to LaGrange, I noticed that mental health wasn’t talked about much among students, he says. “I wanted to begin some of those conversations on campus, which was the main motivation behind SMILE LC.”
He also pours his energy into serving as a key leader on the Men’s Basketball team.
“Parker has a tremendous work ethic,” says Head Coach Kendal Wallace. “He excels in his role on the team and is a vocal leader who keeps everyone accountable.”
Gonzalez says he considers his coach a valuable mentor in his life.
“He shows up every day and teaches me that good things take hard work,” he says. “Nothing worth your time is easy, and it all takes grind.”
After graduation, he seeks to use his psychology background in business.
“I want to make sure the people around me are happy in their jobs and doing what I can to improve efficiency and morale for companies,” he says.
Category: Academics, Students
Keywords: Technology, Business
