Welcome

Hello and thank you for visiting my website! A little background about me...In 2001, I earned my Bachelor's Degree from The University of Michigan. In 2002, I completed my Master's Degree from The Ohio State University and, in 2018, I finished my PhD in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University. I am a life long learner and proud to have this academic background but my greatest accomplishment is that I have been a faculty member of the Scarlett Nation since 2003! Previously, I served Scarlett as a Physical Education & Health Teacher, Athletic Director, and Coordinator of the Mitchell-Scarlett-University-of-Michigan Partnership. Currently, I am beyond blessed to lead this community as the Assistant Principal.

During my time here, we have worked tirelessly to build a school that is rooted in relationships, family, and caring for one another. Under the current leadership we have embraced many initiatives that are central to the success of Scarlett students such as:

• Culturally Responsive Teaching

• Developmental Designs, our social-emotional approach to teaching and learning.

• International Baccalaureate World School.

I am extremely passionate about working with Scarlett students and families. My number one goal is to create a safe and supportive environment that promotes independent, responsible learners, who are compassionate, internationally minded and physically active citizens. I consider myself an activist for social justice within the system of education and I am committed to making decisions that are in the best interest of students.

Some great words to live by...

• “People are born into the world as assets not liabilities.” -Bill Strickland

• "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." -Nelson Mandela

• "In a racist society it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist." -Dr. Angela Davis

Educationally Yours,

Dr. Peterson