Katherine Perez

Katherine Perez is a faculty member at the Kalmanovitz School of Education, Saint Mary's College of California. Her work focuses on innovative teaching strategies, inclusive education practices, and applying brain science to classroom instruction. She has presented at national and international conferences, including the DI Asia Summit and Education Institute for Teachers workshops in New South Wales, Australia.

Key research interests include differentiated instruction, growth mindset cultivation, co-teaching methodologies, and strategies for motivating reluctant learners. Her publications emphasize practical approaches to optimizing student engagement through evidence-based practices.

Recent work highlights include presentations on brain-based teaching (2015), growth mindset frameworks (2016), and differentiated instruction implementation across diverse educational settings. She has developed over 200 proven strategies for teaching reading and authored materials on curriculum differentiation and inclusive classroom practices.