Hello!

My name is Erin Perkinson and I am one of the Learning Lab teachers.  I would like to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit about myself.  I earned my Bachelor of Arts at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Elementary Education.  I also have a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from West Virginia University with a school counseling specialization.  In addition to my two degrees, I have a School Counselor endorsement, Learning Behavior Specialist 1 endorsement and my English as a Second Language endorsement.  I have taken the Illinois State Board of Education Gifted Education Seminar and am currently taking the course work necessary to become a Reading Specialist.  As you can see I am a lifelong learner and look forward to nurturing that same passion for learning in your student!  My goal is to help each student grow academically, socially and emotionally.

I believe that open communication with parents is a key component to a student’s success.  The best way to contact me throughout the school day is via email.  My email address is: eperkinson@stjamesschoolah.com