What Educators & Leaders Are Saying

Working with Nicole A. Perry was a truly transformative experience in my career as a teacher. Her leadership is purposeful, focused, and deeply committed to developing educators. She consistently challenged me to grow while also providing the support and guidance needed to succeed.

Nicole has a unique ability to recognize potential and cultivate it. Through her mentorship, I became a more reflective, confident, and effective educator. Her impact extends far beyond school leadership. She builds strong teachers and future leaders. I am truly grateful for the role she played in my professional growth.

Nicole Perry is an exceptional educator and leader whom I have had the privilege of knowing for over 15 years. I first came to know Ms. Perry as a new teacher working under her guidance and leadership when she served as Principal of P.S. 309. From the very beginning, her mentorship had a profound and lasting impact on both my professional and personal growth.

Ms. Perry consistently challenged and supported me to expand my practice as an educator. She encouraged me to teach across different grade levels over the years, deliberately broadening the scope of my pedagogical skills. She also insisted that I become actively involved in various school committees, including the School Leadership Team (SLT), which deepened my understanding of collaborative school leadership.

Her belief in my potential pushed me to pursue leadership opportunities I may not have otherwise considered. She encouraged and supported me in applying to the New Leaders Program and later guided me to join LEAP—experiences that ultimately set me on the path toward becoming a school administrator.

Ms. Perry has also had a significant impact on my personal growth. She has helped me become more confident and outspoken in both my professional and personal life. She has taught me the importance of prioritizing service to others, even in situations where recognition or gratitude is not given. Through her example, she instilled in me the value of humility—reminding me that no task is too big or too small, and that no responsibility is above or below me.

Ms. Perry has always impressed me with her exceptional ability to communicate. She speaks with gentleness, compassion, and understanding, while still maintaining high expectations. As a leader, she skillfully asks thoughtful questions that promote reflection and growth, fostering both personal and professional development in those around her.

Her passion for teaching and learning is evident in all that she does, but it is matched—if not surpassed—by her dedication to coaching others and helping them become the best versions of themselves. She is a remarkable leader who consistently leaves a lasting impact on her colleagues and the communities she serves.