Curtis Perdue

Curtis Perdue is an experienced educator currently serving as an 8th Grade ELA Teacher at Westerly Public Schools since August 2021, where a significant improvement was noted with a 16-point increase in proficient students on the state ELA test within the first year. Previous roles include Teacher Residency Site Leader at Brown University, where responsibilities involved managing mentors and co-teaching, and English Teacher positions at Paul Cuffee Charter School and Dorchester Collegiate Academy, highlighting curriculum development and improved student performance. Additional experience encompasses roles at Mystic Brewery as a Bartender/Copywriter, Data Inquiry Facilitator at Boston Public Schools, and participation in Teach Plus as a Teaching Policy Fellow. Educational qualifications include an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Emerson College and a B.S. in English/Language Arts Teacher Education from Florida State University.