P.R.I.D.E Updates - 8.22.24

Greetings Parkwood Panthers!

I am honored to serve as your principal for the 2024-2025 academic year. As an educator, I have over twenty-three years of experience as a teacher, testing coordinator, beginning teacher support coordinator, director, assistant principal, and principal. During the last four years, I have been the principal of Vance County Schools' virtual school, serving scholars in kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12). In addition, I serve as an adjunct instructor at Wake Technical Community College.

I am originally from Williamston, NC in Martin County. After graduating from high school, I attended North Carolina State University, as a NC Teaching Fellow (’01) and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business and Marketing Education. I later earned my Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Wheeling Jesuit University and my Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Gardner-Webb University.

I am the proud mother of three children: Christina, a graphic designer, Pryce, a first-year college student, and Terry, Jr., a high school junior. In my leisure time, I love to spend time with my family, read, sing, watch documentaries, listen to music and explore new opportunities.

I am excited about the new opportunities that await the scholars, families, and community of Parkwood Elementary. As our new year begins, I want all Parkwood scholars and staff to remember to always show our Panther PRIDE!

All the best,

Dr. Jessica T. Perry
Principal