Carlos Perez, M.Ed.

CTE Functional Area: Educational Development

Focus Areas

• Faculty Development
• Digital Accessibility
• Learning Design
• Innovative Teaching Practices
• Technology Integration
• Instructional Practices

CTE Position and Role
Carlos Perez is a Senior Educational Consultant at the Center for Teaching Excellence at Texas A&M University. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and institutional partners, he designs and facilitates professional learning experiences that support institutional initiatives, innovative teaching, purposeful integration of technology, and the creation of student-centered learning environments.

Relevant Academic and Professional Experience
Carlos earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Houston and a Master of Education with a STEM education endorsement from Texas Tech University. Before joining higher education, Carlos taught high school Biology for seven years, where he developed a passion for helping students learn through inquiry-based, technology-enhanced instruction. His classroom experience continues to inform his collaborative approach to supporting faculty across a wide range of disciplines. Carlos has developed institution-wide programming such as faculty learning communities and professional development series that provide practical, research-informed strategies faculty can implement in their courses.

Professional Profile
Carlos Perez is committed to advancing excellence in teaching and learning through collaboration, innovation, and evidence-informed practice. His work centers on creating engaging and accessible learning experiences by integrating effective pedagogy with technology. With expertise spanning faculty development, instructional design, digital accessibility, and generative artificial intelligence, he is passionate about helping instructors adopt sustainable teaching practices that promote student learning and support institutional success.