Perla Robinson
Perla Robinson is an educator, instructional leader, and social justice advocate with more than a decade of experience serving students, families, and educators in the South Bronx. Her career reflects a deep commitment to teaching, learning, and developing others. She began as a teacher’s assistant and went on to serve as a classroom teacher and instructional coach before becoming the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Bronx Arts’ elementary campus.
Grounded in the belief that every child deserves to experience both joy and excellence in school, Ms. Robinson is passionate about creating rigorous, equitable learning environments where students feel seen, challenged, and inspired. A strong advocate for arts integration, she believes creativity is essential to how children learn, express themselves, and make meaning of the world around them.
Ms. Robinson is equally committed to developing educators. In her current role, she supports teachers in strengthening their instructional practice, deepening their impact, and creating classrooms where all students can thrive.
Ms. Robinson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Lehman College and a Master of Arts in Childhood Education from Relay Graduate School of Education.