Biographical Information
Dr. Chanika R. Perry has been working in the field of youth development and education for over 20 years, holding positions ranging from camp counselor and IB English teacher to high school principal and Director of Education Programs. She holds a BA in English Literature from her beloved alma mater, Agnes Scott College; an MA in English Education from Teachers College, Columbia University; an MA in Humanities and Social Thought from New York University; and an Ed.S. and Ed.D in Educational Leadership from Georgia State University. All of her teaching experience occurred in the NYC Department of Education, but her leadership experience spans from NYC to include districts in metro Atlanta where she currently resides. Chanika also leverages her experience as an equity-minded, inclusive, and antiracist educator in the organization she co-founded with her colleague Dr. Lance W. Ozier, Conversation Forward. Besides embracing all things education-related, Chanika also values being a big sister, a world traveler, and a wellness enthusiast.