Mr. Peterson to retire after 32 years in Moorhead

Post date: May 27, 2018 2:16:05 PM

By: Lexie Stall

We all know that one teacher we had as kids that we all loved, right? Well that’s where Scott Peterson comes in to play. Peterson is a middle school phy-ed teacher at Horizon in Moorhead. He has spent 32 years here in Moorhead and will be retiring after this school year. “For my teaching it has been all about relating to kids and connecting to them,” said Peterson. He has always enjoyed being a part of the students lives, helping them through any challenge, big or small. When starting his teaching career he knew he had a lot of support from past teachers and coaches.

“They all have been huge role models in my life, I wanted to make an impact to students just like they did to me,” said Peterson.

Peterson was not only a teacher but someone you could look up to, he was a hero for students. He treats every student like they are his own child. Peterson has struggled to come to the decision that it was time to retire because all of the students he has taught throughout his career.

“It will be difficult to retire because I love my job, and it is a passion of mine,” said Peterson.

Peterson has come to the conclusion to start a new beginning in his life and move on to something different. He will never forget the times spent with all the students he has taught in the past, but will still continue living up to the hopes and dreams of students. As Peterson moves on to a new chapter in his life, he will never drift away from helping kids in need. He will always be one to look up to, the students role model.