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Dr. Michelle Y. Perry, PhD

Learn New Mexico, LLC & Learn Imrsv, LLC, Ink Well Innovation Center, LLC, Sacramento School of Engineering and Science

Skills

Leadership

Proven track record of effective leadership

Project Design and Development

Ability to develop and implement programmatic initiatives

Curriculum and Instruction

Currently a PhD candidate in C and I with an emphasis on Learning Technologies

Technology

Use of digital media platforms and tools to communicate and teach

Organization

Ability to organize and develop complex projects and create an outcome

Communication

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Summary

Visionary leader and business owner bringing over 30 years of experience in public education to improve student outcomes and effective instruction.

  • Diversified background in all levels of education.  Experience with PK-college instructional design.
  • Offers innovative solutions to instructional challenges and needs determined by Data Driven Design.
  • Expert in transforming strategic plans into action. Specializing in strategic action planning and backwards planning design.
  • Motivator and instructional Coach having served as a teacher and administrator for 26 years
  • Specialize in Immersive Virtual Reality as an Educational Technology Tool

Core Competencies

  • Multiple Instructional Designs
  • Financial Operations/Budget
  • Program Development
  • Project Management
  • Mentoring and Leadership
  • Transition / Change Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Strategic Partnership Relations
  • Educational Technology
  • Innovative Global Teaching
  • Rural/Poverty Communities
  • Team Building & Training
  • Dual Language Program

Education and Certifications

Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Learning Technologies

Master of Arts Education Management and Development – New Mexico State University

Bachelor of Science – Elementary and Special Education - New Mexico State University

NM PED Special Education PK-12 License 

NM PED Elementary Education K-8 License

NM PED Administration License

TEA  Special Education (EC-12)

TEA Principal (EC-12)

TEA Superintendent (EC-12)

TEA Core Subjects/ELAR & SS

PHilosophy of education

Successful Instruction is dependent upon the classroom teacher; what is taught and how it is taught.  Learning is dependent on the quality/depth of the content and delivery method used to impart the content.  The world is becoming increasingly smaller and two very evident needs are prevailing in the world of education:  language and digital citizenship.  We must strive to integrate multi-lingualism and educational technology into all methods of instructional delivery.  The role of the teacher as a facilitator of learning is not only beneficial for today's student, but necessary.  Human-centered instructional design allows us to ensure students are asking and answering their own thought provoking and authentic questions.

Consultation Services & Businesses

I consult in the fields of education, training and development. Topics include: 

  • leadership
  • strategic planning
  • best instructional practices
  • Immersive Virtual Reality
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • curriculum and instruction
  • technology literacy

Publications

Cifuentes, L., & Perry, M. (Nov. 2021). Design and development of an educational design and learning technologies wisdom community. Proceedings of the International Association for Educational Communications and Technology annual conference, Chicago, IL.

Perry, M. (Nov. 2023) Impact of teachers' professional development in immersive virtual reality, a mixed methods research study. Doctoral Dissertation, New Mexico State University.

References

Professional Experience

August 2024present

Founding Member and Director of the Sacramento School of Engineering and Science Charter High School

Opened in August 2025

developed instructional framework and opened the school

July 2023May 2025

Consultant for Cooperative Education Services, Albuquerque,NM

SITE and TAP Divisions

Professional Development, Coaching, and New Teacher Support

2022present

Owner/Operator

learn imrsv, LLC

Immersive and interactive Virtual Reality Educational Experiences

2020present

Owner/Operator

Learn New Mexico, LLC
  • Educational Consulting
  • Grant Management and Development
  • Program Management and Development 
20192021

Associate Vice President of Extended Programs

New Mexico State University Alamogordo
  • Outreach to community and marketing
  • Grants Management and Advisement
  • Director of Continuing Education
20192019

Educator Development Consultant for Perry Consulting

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso
  • Developing and implementing an Educator Development initiative
  • Creating and delivering credited course work in a blended learning environment by addressing needs from multiple regional school districts
  • Providing support to the Vice President and President to implement a professional development model for new and alternative licensed public school teachers
20152018

Director of Educational Services

Alamogordo Public Schools
  • Director of Elementary Schools and Director of Curriculum and Instruction
    • supervised principals
    • implemented district-wide curriculum and assessment
    • provided Professional Development
    • Title funds Director
    • District Testing Coordinator
    • Other Grant Funds Coordinator
  • Director of Secondary Education 
    • supervise principals
    • implement and monitor all secondary education programs/curriculum
    • provide Professional Development
    • Supervise multiple grant funding projects including Carl Perkins
    • organizes Dual Credit Agreements
    • Supervises Truancy Liaison
    • Monitor academic achievement/graduation rates
    • Serve on Otero County Juvenile Justice Board
20142015

High School Assistant Principal

Alamogordo Public Schools
  • Primarily Responsible for Freshman Academy 
  • Supervised Teachers with NM Teach Teacher Evaluation
  • Implemented School Policy and District Board Policy
  • Student Discipline
  • Provided Professional Development
  • Additional job duty:  On-boarded PARCC as District Testing Coordinator
20132014

College Instructor

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso
  • Taught Early Childhood Course, Introduction to Education, and Assisted with English Course Instruction
20082014

Principal

Ruidoso Municipal School District
  • Principal of Nob Hill Early Childhood Center and Sierra Vista Primary
  • District Student Assistance Team Coordinator
  • Title 1 Coordinator
  • Expulsion Hearing Authority
20062008

Reading First District Grant Coordinator

Ruidoso Municipal School District
  • Implemented NMPED Reading First Grant Grades K-5
19962006

Middle School Teacher

Ruidoso Municipal School District
  • Taught Special Education, Gifted Education, English Language Arts, History
  • Coached Volleyball
  • Sponsored Student Council and Knowledge Bowl
  • Site Leader for SPED programs
19951996

High School Special Education Teacher

Las Cruces Public Schools
  • Taught Special Education (C-Level English)

Education

20202023

PhD in Curriculum and Instruction

New Mexico State University

Area of Concentration:  Learning Technologies

20012004

Masters of Arts Education Management and Development

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

4.0 GPA

19911995

Bachelors of Science in Elementary/Special Education

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

Crimson Scholar 3.75 GPA

Curriculum and Assessment

 Familiar and knowledgeable with following Programs/Curriculum/Assessment:

  • Common Core State Standards
  • Next Generation Science Standards
  • PARCC/Pearson Access Next
  • McGraw Hill Connect Ed
  • McGraw Hill curriculum resources Social Studies, and Elementary ELA
  • ATI Galileo
  • Discovery Education
  • I Station
  • DIBLES
  • First in Math
  • Read 180
  • Cengage math, college curriculum, digital platform
  • SIOP
  • Madeline Hunter
  • Paul Bambrick Santoyo
  • Robert Marzano
  • Doug Reeves
  • Becky Bailey - Conscious Discipline
  • Odyssey Ware
  • College Board (AP and Pre AP)
  • Pearson Success Net
  • Math Investigations - University of Chicago
  • KPALS - Vanderbilt University
  • PBIS - University of Oregon
  • Jeff Sprague
  • NWEA
  • ACT/SAT
  • NM Graduation Requirements
  • College and Career Readiness Standards
  • ISTE standards
  • NM State ESSA Plan
  • Canvas
  • Nearpod
  • Peardeck
  • Blackboard
  • Google
  • Voicethread
  • Warp VR
  • Engage VR
  • E Learning Brothers Platforms
  • College Board Advanced Placement
  • Project Lead The Way

Special interests

  • Served on Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso College Board as an elected official 2008-2013
  • Served on HEAL Domestic Violence Shelter Board 2006-2008
  • Member of ASCD, National Educator Association
  • Member of Otero County Juvenile Justice Board
  • Member of Coordinating Council of Desert Light Film Festival
  • Master Gardener
  • Member of Otero County Health Council
  • Member of COPE Domestic Violence Shelter Board
  • Member of Otero County Extension Advisory Committee
  • Nearpod Certified Educator
  • Voicethread Certified Educator
  • Leader for 100% Otero (in coordination with Anna, Age Eight Institute)
  • Completed Aggie I-Corp 2021
  • Guest Speaker at 2022 Society for Human Resources Management Conference Albuquerque, NM

Awards and REcognitions

School on the Rise 2007

A Mountain Award Nominee 2019

NISOD Award Winner 2020

New Mexico Small Women's Owned Business of the Year Nominee 2024

2024 Hometown Hero Holloman Air Force Base