Andrea Peterson had not even imagined that one day she will be honored with national teacher of the year award.
When she joined this profession she faced a daunting task of creating a music program with almost no money for supplies in a climate where music was seen as just providing a break for students and teachers. At last, her hard work and creativity really paid and she became the recipient of such an honor.
Eulogizing further, Principal Wayne Kettler, said he’s worked with many outstanding teachers in his 22 years as an educator, but Peterson is just that one step above anybody I’ve ever worked with before.
Joel Thaut, superintendent of the Granite Falls School District too praised her saying,
She really is an incredible instructor, one of the best I’ve ever seen regardless of grade levels and subject matter.
Talking about her experience, Peterson asserted that schools must incorporate classes like art, music and physical education since it motivates some students to come back to school day after day.
Her life:
Peterson was born in British Columbia, drifted to the United States with her family when she was 8 and she graduated in 1991 from Onalaska High School in Onalaska, Wash.
She won an academic scholarship to enter the University of Washington’s premed program but switched majors after visiting her twin brothers at their music school in Colorado.
She earned bachelor’s degrees in vocal and instrumental music and music education from the University of Washington in 1996.
Presently, she’ll be serving as a teacher’s advocate.
Heartiest congratulations to Andrea Peterson!
