Dr. C. P. Penn: An Influential African-American Educator is a compelling biographical study of Dr. Clarence Preston Penn, Jr., a respected Virginia educator whose life and leadership left a lasting mark on students, families, teachers, and school communities. Written by Sandra Pierce Mathis, Ed.D., this work explores Dr. Penn's early life, academic journey, educational philosophy, career achievements, and the influence he had on African-American education in Virginia and beyond. Grounded in research, interviews, historical context, and personal testimony, the book traces Dr. Penn's work as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent, while also examining broader issues in the history of Black education in the United States. It highlights his leadership during difficult seasons of educational change, his commitment to student achievement, and his belief in discipline, excellence, and service. This book is ideal for educators, school leaders, students, researchers, and readers interested in African-American history, educational leadership, civil rights-era progress, and the legacy of influential Black educators whose stories deserve to be preserved and shared.