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Terri L. Perkins

She/Her
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Education
  • Profile

    Dr. Terri Perkins began working in public education in the state of Virginia in 1989. She has served in every level of PK-12 instruction, as a high school teacher, elementary school specialist, principal of an upper elementary school, central office leader, and director of a regional science program. Perkins researched the implementation of policy in local districts as a part of her Ed.D. capstone at the University of Virginia.

    Dr. Perkins now serves as the Director of Curriculum Development and Support for Chesterfield County Public Schools, where she oversees all curricular content areas in grades K to 12. She has been an adjunct instructor at VCU’s School of Education in the Department of School Leadership since 2019 and is interested in the development of teachers as leaders in our public schools.

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    • Professional Experience

      Director, Curriculum Development & Support (2020-Present)
      Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield, Va.

      Coordinator of Curriculum (2019-2020)
      Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield, Va.

      Director (2015-2019)
      Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School, Tappahannock, Va.

      Director of Curriculum & Instruction (2014-2015)
      Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, Va.

      Mathematics Specialist & School Testing Coordinator (2012-2014)
      Clark Elementary School, Charlottesville City Schools, Charlottesville, Va.

      Principal (2007-2012)
      Walker Upper Elementary School, Charlottesville City Schools, Charlottesville, Va.

      Division Coordinator, Mathematics (2003-2007)
      Charlottesville City Schools, Charlottesville, Va.

      Mathematics Teacher (1989-2005)
      Nelson County High School and Charlottesville High School

    • Certifications

      Division Superintendent

      Administration & Supervision, PreK-12

      Mathematics