Armon R. Perry, Ph.D., MSW is Professor at the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work. Dr. Perry teaches Introduction to Social Work and Social Work Practice with Families. Dr. Perry’s research interests are fathers’ involvement in the lives of their children and African American men’s contributions to family functioning. In addition to his teaching and research, Dr. Perry has professional experience as a child protective services social worker and as a parent education curriculum facilitator.