GEORGE S. PERRY, JR., PH. D. — DIRECTOR

As director of Perry and Associates, Inc., and senior consultant for the Panasonic Foundation since 1995, George Perry brings nearly 30 years of experience in education at the national, state and local levels to school and district improvement efforts. His expertise lies in collaborating with superintendents, central office leaders, and principals to analyze current practices and design strategies to enhance local improvement efforts.

George is well known as an expert on developing principals' leadership skills for instructional improvement and school change. His work in conducting district and school walk throughs, designing professional learning opportunities for district and school leaders—particularly in instructional leadership—and in building systems to support professional development for districts and schools is nationally recognized.

With experience in conducting research and program evaluation, George draws on current research to help schools and districts develop practical applications to challenges.

George received a Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis from the University of Illinois at Chicago, an Ed.M. from Harvard University, an M.B.A. from Babson College and a B.S. in Secondary Education from Northeastern University.