Spencer Perry

Spencer Perry holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Science Education from Indiana University, Bloomington, where his dissertation examined career retention among early- to mid-career physics teachers, an M.S. in Instructional Psychology and Technology from Brigham Young University (BYU), and a B.S. in Physics Teaching from BYU.

Perry brings extensive K-12 and higher education teaching experience, having taught physics, chemistry, astronomy, and general science at the secondary level before serving as a Clinical Faculty Associate in BYU’s physical science teacher preparation program and, most recently, as an Associate Instructor in Science Education at IU. His research focuses on physics teacher preparation, retention, and teacher professional learning, and he has published in outlets including The Physics Teacher and the International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology.

Perry is active in the physics education community, currently serving as Past President of the Indiana Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers and previously as Cochair of AAPT’s Community on Teacher Preparation. He is committed to supporting physics teachers throughout their careers through research, professional development, and mentorship.