Steve Perry

Dr. Steve Perry's heart pumps passion and produces positive change. Featured in CNN's Black in America series, Dr. Perry is the most talked about innovative educator on the scene today. Perry is the founder and principal of what U.S. News and World Report have cited as one of the top schools in the country, Capital Preparatory Schools in CT & NY. 100% of Capital Prep predominately, low-income first-generation graduates have been accepted to 4-year colleges. He has assisted Steve Harvey in penning his new book, "Jump," and has spoken in over seventy-  communities.

When Perry speaks, he reaches the heart of his audience to motivate change in themselves and their community. His secrets to success and calls to action are revealed in his book, "Push Has Come To Shove: Getting Our Kids The Education They Deserve - Even If It Means Picking A Fight."

His impact is profound and varied, and he displays no signs of slowing down. The word often used to describe Dr. Perry is "passionate." His authenticity is a welcomed addition to any discussion rooted in improving the lives of youths and the community. Perry’s hard-fought skills have been bestowed by his difficult childhood through his Ivy League school graduation. Yet, there is a richness in his concepts that foster an intriguing point of view on the modern American family.

Dr. Perry's unique and powerful voice is respected and featured on multiple networks: MSNBC, Fox, CNN, Al Jazeera, TV One, BET, and NBC, as well as the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). His courage and piercing insights provide a fascinating perspective seldom found in public discourse. Dr. Perry fearlessly speaks from the heart, which births unpredictability. He's the voice of a generation, a people's champion who has been fighting for disadvantaged children and families for thirty years. Passionate and surprisingly funny, Dr. Steve Perry is a man who is worthy of a listen.