Jeffrey Perry

Jeffrey Perry is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Global Development at Cornell University, specializing in agricultural education and extension. He focuses on bridging theory and practice in education, advising students in Agricultural Science and supporting outreach programs. Perry collaborates with Ithaca College to develop the Education Minor and MAT in Agriculture Education.

Education:

• Ph.D., Cornell University, 2018
• M.S., Virginia Tech, 1991
• B.S., Cornell University, 1989

Research Interests: Extension education methodologies, innovative teaching strategies, and youth leadership development. He emphasizes practical application in formal and informal educational settings.

Articles: Recent work includes fostering FFA alumni engagement and developing sustainable agriculture curricula for urban students.

Awards:

• 2023 Stephen H. Weiss Provost’s Teaching Fellow
• 2016 Teacher Mentor Award (NY Agriculture Educators)
• 2014 Outstanding Alumni (Alpha Zeta)

Advising & Outreach: Advises school districts on establishing agriculture programs and FFA chapters. Serves on the NY FFA Leadership Training Foundation Board and leads Cornell’s Alpha Zeta chapter.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Collegiate FFA and supports statewide agriculture education initiatives.