From the Classroom to the Boardroom — Nobody Handed Her Anything
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From the Classroom to the Boardroom — Nobody Handed Her Anything
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As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we are honored to release this episode on International Women’s Day to recognize the leadership and impact of Dr. A. Katrise Perera — a leader opening doors for the next generation of women in education.
What does it truly mean to lead when the spaces were never built for you?
In this powerful episode of the Unlearned and Unlimited Podcast, host Dr. Sito Narcisse sits down with Dr. A. Katrise Perera — Superintendent of Lancaster ISD and founder of the national organization SisterSupes — for a conversation that covers legacy, representation, wraparound services, and the fight for justice in education.
Dr. Perera opens up about the moment she became the first African American superintendent in her district and the words her father spoke that changed everything:
"Don't worry about being the first. Worry about not being the last."
She breaks down what 100% really means in Lancaster ISD — not a statistic, but a commitment to knowing every single student by name, by strength, and by need. From opening a community grocery store to launching a school clinic, Lancaster ISD is redefining what it means to truly serve kids and families through real wraparound services and community partnerships.
Dr. Perera also shares the story behind SisterSupes — the organization she founded to support BIPOC female superintendents leading in spaces that were never designed for them. What started as a need for mentorship and community has grown into a national network of nearly 150 women leaders across the country.
And in a moment that hits home for anyone feeling the weight of injustice, Dr. Perera delivers a message of resilience for historically marginalized communities:
"Don't throw up your hands." Knowledge starts in the classroom. Power lives in "We the People." And persistence? Persistence is a form of resistance.
This episode is for every educator, leader, parent, and change-maker who refuses to give up on the next generation.
🎙️ Host: Dr. Sito Narcisse
🎧 Guest: Dr. A. Katrise Perera | Superintendent, Lancaster ISD | Founder, SisterSupes
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