Type Of Business:
School district
Expertise:
Curriculum and instruction
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Reading
Education Degrees:
Doctoral Degree in Educational Administration, University at Buffalo (2002); Master's Degree in Sociology and Psychology, University of Wales, College of Cardiff (1989); Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and English, SUNY Fredonia (1974); Certificate in Advanced Studies in Educational Administration and Creative Studies, University at Buffalo (1995)
Affiliations Awards:
New York State Council of School Superintendents; New York State Women in Administration; School Administrators Association of New York State; International Reading Association; Phi Delta Kappa; Rotary International
Charity:
Board, The Salvation Army; March of Dimes Foundation; American Cancer Society; United Way Worldwide
Number Of Years In Profession:
33
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, dedication, perseverance, ability to maintain a sense of humor and to see the bigger picture, and always remembering that children come first.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her third grade teacher, who inspired her to be a better student. She wanted to emulate her and thought teaching would be a wonderful career.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Peters has served as an assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, elementary school principal, and high school assistant principal. She has also taught at all levels. In her last role as principal, the school received numerous awards. It was named a high achieving blue ribbon school, a national blue star school for three consecutive years, and a high achieving and gap-closing school for four consecutive years. Ms. Peters has been a guest speaker and panelist at many conferences and workshops. She loves the islands of Venezuela and enjoyed traveling to all of the countries in Europe. She is planning another cross-country trip in the U.S.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Negotiating contracts; Controlling audits; Budgeting; Managing the facilities and staff; Working with team of administration; Reviewing items under jurisdiction; Dealing with public relations and community relations
Awards/Honors:
Fellowship, Rotary International; Various Grants, Phi Delta Kappa; Excellence in Leadership Award, Western New York Women in Administration; Educator of the Year, West Seneca Chamber of Commerce; Outstanding Woman Leader Award, American Association of School Administrators; National Civic Star Award, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Professional Leadership Academy Award
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Peters hopes to develop a strategic plan in the district to do more with less and address issues of declining performance. She hopes to improve the results of all students, while embracing the concept that enrichment is a key focus to increased rigor in all classrooms.