Jennifer Perkin

Enthusiastic reading specialist devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in enhancing student performance through positive, explicit and systematic research-based approach. Accomplished elementary teacher successful in curriculum development, classroom management, differentiated targeted instruction and assessment. Proven history of fostering an engaging classroom environment supportive of diverse learning styles and needs. Passion for supporting educational communities with fifteen years of independent school board leadership.

Wellspring House, Gloucester, MA 2022 – Present
Member, Board of Directors
Co-Chair of the Development and Communications Committee

• Set annuals goals and track progress, set agenda and facilitate meetings
• Assist in constructing the concept, planning details and cultivating donors for the annual fundraiser.

Senior Care, Hamilton, MA 2009 – Present

Meals on Wheels Driver

• Ensure meals are safely delivered while monitoring the needs of seniors.

Brookwood School, Manchester, MA 2012 – 2023

Member, Parent Association

Chair of the Admission Committee

• Ambassador to the School, engaged prospective families, assisted with admission events, coordinated

      volunteers, provided tours and hosted admission events off campus. 

Essex County Community Foundation, Danvers, MA 2018 – 2022 

County Leadership Council, Member

• Contributed to strategy sessions focused on community leadership initiatives.

Brookwood School, Manchester, MA 2015 – 2021
Member, Board of Trustees

Vice Chair, Executive Committee Member, Chair of the Governance Committee, Co-Chair of Head of School Search Committee, Strategic Planning Team, Market Study Task Force Member

• Established diverse committee, designed communication plan and executed successful Head of School Search Process.
• Cultivated, recruited and onboarded new trustees.
• Collaborated with executive committee to set and track annual institutional goals.
• Designed and administered annual Board and Head of School Evaluation.

Wenham Museum, Wenham, MA 2009 – 2017

Member, Board of Trustees

• Chair of the Programs and Exhibitions Committee, Museum Council Member
  Facilitated monthly meetings, developed agendas to achieve annual goals and advance the museum's mission.

North Shore Nursery School, Beverly Farms, MA 2008 – 2017
Member, Board of Trustees

Chair of the Board, Chair of the 50th Gala, Strategic Planning Steering Committee

• Provided oversight on the strategic vision for the School, board functioning and committee effectiveness. Generated concept, coordinated details, recruited volunteers and solicited support for two major events honoring the 50th Anniversary.