Theresa Perry
Theresa Perry is an educator and author specializing in African American education.
She is known for her work on promoting high achievement among Black students and challenging deficit-based narratives.
Perry's research focuses on the historical and cultural aspects of African American education, emphasizing the community's philosophy of "literacy for freedom, freedom for literacy." Her writing examines the complex relationship between race, education, and achievement in the United States.
Perry's contributions to the field include analyzing the impact of societal stereotypes on Black students' academic performance and proposing strategies to create more culturally responsive educational environments.
