Rate My Professor Carla Perry

Carla Perry holds the position of tenured Assistant Professor in Biology at the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP), a role she has fulfilled since joining the institution in 2008. Her academic credentials include a B.S. from Boston University and an M.S. in Physiological Sciences from the University of Arizona, where she conducted research specializing in cardiopulmonary pathophysiology. Over the years, Perry has taught core courses such as BIOL 109 and BIOL 110, focusing on anatomy and physiology, providing essential knowledge to students aiming for careers in healthcare, nursing, and further biological studies at four-year universities. As part of CCP's Biology Department, led by Joseph Noyes, she contributes to a team of dedicated educators with advanced degrees from prestigious institutions like Temple University, Drexel University, and others, ensuring a robust curriculum in the biological sciences.

In her professional contributions, Perry has reviewed key educational materials, including the Laboratory Manual for Human Anatomy & Physiology (Pearson, multiple editions) and Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology, lending her expertise to improve instructional quality for college students nationwide. She has also been active in professional development, co-presenting on HyFlex teaching strategies at a CCP event in January 2023 with Melissa Altman-Traub and Dr. Clark Loveridge, addressing the evolution of hybrid learning post-pandemic. Furthermore, Perry served as a panelist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute's "Exploring Careers in Academic Teaching" in 2021, sharing her experience as a tenured faculty member at a community college with emerging academics from institutions like Bryn Mawr College and the University of Florida. Through these efforts, Carla Perry exemplifies the impact of experienced educators in community college biology, fostering student achievement and advancing pedagogical practices in the field.