Dr. Trudi L. Perkins

"The PQ Powered Educator"

Teacher Education, Leadership, Race and Equity 

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I am an educator and Positive Intelligence (PQ) Coach, who's practice is rooted in a deep understanding of educator's unique needs and desires.  With nearly two decades of experience in K-12 and adult learning settings, curriculum development, CTE game design education and scholarly research, I am uniquely positioned to facilitate your journey to becoming your own version of a PQ empowered educator. 

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My professional career began with extensive work in the corporate sector, working in Banking and Finance, Information Systems, Retail Grocery, and Real Estate and Title industries. My background also includes working with non-profit literary organizations and educational scholarship foundations.  

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A lifelong scholar, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies (Creative Writing) from Antioch University, Master of Arts in English (Teaching Credential) from National University, Master of Science in Education Media Design and Technology from Full Sail University, and Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Teacher Education) from USC.  My work on the topic of teacher education has positioned me at the forefront of innovative qualitative research, and I have dedicated my career to reimagining the methodologies and pedagogies of traditional education and the work around racism awareness education.  

Fostering relationships built on trust, safety, and accountability to create a conducive environment for personal and academic growth are key elements of my work. My approach centers on developing creative ways for empowering educators to develop the mental strength needed to transform their teaching practices into creative, insightful and meaningful applications of learning. 

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​My commitment to educational activism and community involvement demonstrates an unwavering belief in equality, inclusion and to the freedom to teach and learn.