"Dr. Brian Perkins' committment to public school governance, his keen focus on the needs of urban school systems and his dedication to ensuring sucess for all students advanced the work of NSBA during his service on the board. His unwavering support for academic rigor and compassionate instruction are hallmarks of his servant leadership.
Francisco M. Negron, Jr.
Former General Counsel
National School Boards Association
"I am honored to have worked alongside Dr. Perkins in what was one of the most sensitive political challenges in my entire career. He handles such situations with strength, diplomacy and courage."
Charles Lighty
Former Principal
Eastside High School
New Jersey
"Public education relies on the good souls of people like Dr. Brian Perkins who's intelligence and voice protects our democratically elected school boards. I witnessed his leadership at the Council of Urban School Boards. I heard his passion and voice as he testified in Washington DC to protect public education from those seemingly unfamiliar with democracy."
David Tokofsky
Former Board Member
Los Angles Unified School District
"As President of the New Haven Board of Education, Dr. Perkins was widely respected for his insight and leadership. To this day, the accomplishments of the board under his leadership are the standard for the New Haven community."
Albert E. Lucas
Director of Legislative Services - Board of Aldermen
City of New Haven (CT)
"Perkins Consulting Group came to our district and brought in experts in Special Education, school and district leadership and board governance. We received expert advice and consultation from some of the best practitioners in the nation. They were able to provide assistance across every aspect of the work we were doing to improve our schools."
Denise Baines
Former Board President
Wyandanch Union Free School District (NY)
Long before DEI became the “buzz” for school districts, Brian researched districts for data to show the blatant discrepancy in teaching, learning, and living. As the chair of the board in Durham Public Schools, I welcomed the research , so that “righting wrongs" became job 1 of our board."
Minnie Forte-Brown
Former Chair
Durham Public Schools (NC)
“Dr. Perkins partnered with our district to support Innovation Network schools in transforming culture and climate. His research-based approach and deep expertise guided our leaders in developing actionable strategies that led to measurable improvements in some of our most challenging school environments.”
Dr. Quentina Timoll
Former Deputy Superintendent
East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools (LA)
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