Brenda Perryman died April 5 at Beaumont Hospital following complications connected to the coronavirus.
Perryman, 71, taught English and drama from 1970 to 1988 at Highland Park High School and from 1988 to 2010 at Southfield High School, where she also served as Fine Arts Department head for several years, said her oldest daughter, Heather Perryman Tank.
Perryman’s impact extended far beyond the classroom. In addition to teaching, she was a playwright, poet, and radio show host. On her show, “Talk 2 Me With Brenda Perryman” on Comcast 20/TV33 WHPR, she championed numerous local artists, educators, writers and others.
In addition to Heather, Brenda Perryman and her ex-husband, Alex Perryman, have a son, Ryan Perryman, and a daughter, Cortnee Perryman.
Brenda Perryman died April 5 at Beaumont Hospital following complications connected to the coronavirus.
Perryman, 71, taught English and drama from 1970 to 1988 at Highland Park High School and from 1988 to 2010 at Southfield High School, where she also served as Fine Arts Department head for several years, said her oldest daughter, Heather Perryman Tank.
Perryman’s impact extended far beyond the classroom. In addition to teaching, she was a playwright, poet, and radio show host. On her show, “Talk 2 Me With Brenda Perryman” on Comcast 20/TV33 WHPR, she championed numerous local artists, educators, writers and others.
In addition to Heather, Brenda Perryman and her ex-husband, Alex Perryman, have a son, Ryan Perryman, and a daughter, Cortnee Perryman.
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