PROFILE Clarice Flint Perry

Age: 43.
Hometown: Farrell, Pa.
Job: Coordinator of diversity programs at Youngstown State University.
Previous jobs: Counselor at George Junior Republic in Grove City; literacy specialist in the Farrell schools; elementary school administrator in Seattle; director of juvenile services in Seattle.
Education: Associate's degree in human services from Seattle Community College; bachelor's degree in human services-corrections from Antioch University; master's in education-multicultural from Antioch University; will complete doctorate from The Fielding Institute in educational leadership and change in July.
Family: Son, Johnva, 19, attends YSU.
Last book read: "Project Girl" by Janet McDonald.