Chelsea Perry

Washington County Schools

Chelsea Perry earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art with a concentration in ceramics from East Carolina University in 2017. Throughout her career she has received numerous awards including Teacher of the Year for Creswell Elementary School and Washington County Schools District Teacher of the Year for the 2021-2022 school year.

Chelsea was the recipient of a Simple Gifts Grant in 2022 that supported her presentation to the North Carolina Art Education Association’s Annual Conference. She also presented at the 2022 Northeast Regional Education Service Alliance Conference. Along with presenting at the regional and state level, Chelsea was also the keynote speaker at Washington County Schools Social Emotional Learning Annual Education Camp, titled WCS WINS: Where Intentional Nurtures Starts.

Currently, Chelsea is serving as the Art Teacher at Creswell Elementary, teaching grades kindergarten through fifth. She is also a member of the School Improvement, Multi-Tiered System of Support, District Teacher Advisory and the WCS Arts teams. Chelsea serves as her school’s Testing Coordinator, webmaster, and yearbook creator. In these leadership roles Chelsea displays creativity, integrity and a willingness to collaborate with others to positively impact student learning and community involvement.

As an East Carolina University Pirate Leadership Academy Fellow, Chelsea is excited to continue her passion for learning while gaining crucial leadership skills. She desires a deeper understanding of how important school, family, and community partnerships are, while also learning how to be an effective strategic leader. Chelsea is hoping to strengthen her delegation, communication, and organization skills throughout her time in this academy.

Chelsea does her best to always find the light in every situation, staying positive and having a heart of gratitude. Her supportive husband, Collin, and two children, Nathan (3) and Avery (1) are the ultimate reason she remains motivated, dedicated and full of vitality.

Her favorite quotes are:
“You’ll be amazed at what you attract once you start believing what you deserve.”- Unknown

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” – Norman Vincent Peale