Harvey Perkins brings thirty-two years of experience in the field of education when addressing districts nation-wide. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Emory and Henry College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He attended The University of Virginia where he received a Masters of Arts Degree in English. He earned a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration from Old Dominion University. He received his Doctor of Education Degree from the College of William and Mary in Virginia. He started his career in the York County Public School System as a high school teacher. Later he became an Assistant Principal, Principal, and finally Director of Program Development and Alternative Education for the county.

      In 1984, Harvey became Director of Program Development and Secondary Curriculum for the Newport News Public Schools. Two years later, he became Assistant Superintendent responsible for Instructional Services for the district until his retirement in 2003. During his career, Harvey was chosen the Newport News Educational Administrator of the Year, the Virginia Educational Administrator of the Year, the National Educational Administrator of the Year, and recently received Commendation from the Virginia General Assembly for Service in Public Education.

Dr. Perkins has received certification in the “Curriculum Auditor Classroom Training Program” from the National Curriculum Audit Center of the American Association of School Administrators. Dr. Perkins is highly sought after as a presenter and consultant. His areas of expertise are Curriculum Alignment, No Child Left Behind, and Administrative Leadership. He brings humor and a wealth of knowledge in his presentations.

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