Department of Human Services

Phone: 828-227-3350
Email: perlmutter@email.wcu.edu  
Office Address: Killian 218B

Education

• Ed.D., University of Georgia, Early Childhood Education
• M.A.Ed., Savannah State/Armstrong, Early Childhood Education
• B.A., University of Georgia, Psychology

Research Interests

• Children's learning in developmentally appropriate kindergartens
• The development of excellent teachers
• Teacher growth and change

Publications

• Perlmutter, J & Burrell, L. (2001). The first weeks of school: Laying a quality foundation. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann

Recent Presentations

• Perlmutter, J, Holt, K, & Caldwell, C. ( March 20, 2003 ). Developing Early Literacy Skills in Young Children. North Carolina Association of Compensatory Educators, Spring Conference, Durham, NC.
• Perlmutter, J., Holt, K. & Caldwell, S. ( February 9, 2004 ). Hey that's in my name: Literacy in pre-kindergarten. National Title One Conference, New Orleans, LA.