Mr. Perry…what’s behind the Mr. Perry…what’s behind the curtain?curtain?Statistics: Statistics:

Born in Bryan, Texas (moved to Michigan when I was Born in Bryan, Texas (moved to Michigan when I was almost 4 for dad’s job)almost 4 for dad’s job) Raised in Haslett, MI, a fairly small lower-middle class Raised in Haslett, MI, a fairly small lower-middle class suburb of Lansing (pop. 12,000)suburb of Lansing (pop. 12,000) Mom’s a retired teacher and dad’s a professor at MSUMom’s a retired teacher and dad’s a professor at MSU 1 brother, Drew, an MSU grad. and an award winning 1 brother, Drew, an MSU grad. and an award winning winemaker in Traverse City, MI. winemaker in Traverse City, MI. I have been married to Stephanie for 10 years, who was I have been married to Stephanie for 10 years, who was the Culture and Climate Coach at Maple Street (same job as the Culture and Climate Coach at Maple Street (same job as Mrs. Misner) for the past 3 years and now one of the 2 Mrs. Misner) for the past 3 years and now one of the 2 counselors at Linden Grove. counselors at Linden Grove. We have 2 daughters, Brynnlee, who is almost 6 ½ and We have 2 daughters, Brynnlee, who is almost 6 ½ and just started 1just started 1stst Grade at King-Westwood Elementary; and Grade at King-Westwood Elementary; and Ella Mae, who is our adorable little 8 month-old.Ella Mae, who is our adorable little 8 month-old.I am beginning my 13I am beginning my 13thth year of teaching. (1 in Detroit, 7 in year of teaching. (1 in Detroit, 7 in Saginaw, and 4 at Milwood so far)Saginaw, and 4 at Milwood so far)

Statistics continued…Statistics continued… I have 2 nieces and 3 nephews whom I adore. I am a “jack of all trades and master of none”

(except golf) I played varsity football, basketball, soccer, and

baseball in high school I was drafted in the 6th round of the MLB draft by

the Milwaukee Brewers as a pitcher when I was 18 and did not sign.

I went to Michigan State on a half scholarship for baseball and also played soccer for the school as well.

I was a a Golden Gloves boxing champion in 4 different weight classes from the ages of 7-17.

I sing, play guitar and piano and was first a Vocal Music Major in college.

Statistics continued…Statistics continued… I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education

from Central Michigan University (CMU) and my majors were Social Studies and Science. (3.17 GPA)

I am currently 2/3 of the way through with my Master’s Degree at the University of Michigan-Flint. (6 classes of 9 done)

My interests are: reading, writing, playing every sport but golf, hiking/backpacking/mountain climbing, exercise, watching movies and sports, traveling, and most of all spending time with my family.

I barely graduated high school with a 1.2 GPA