Kent Pekel
Rochester Public Schools
San Diego, CA USA
"Relationships in your life are like the roots of a tree. When you have strong roots, you can grow and thrive and withstand the storms life throws at you. Take care of your roots."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
East Asian Studies
Yale University
Graduate Degree
Education
Harvard University
Doctorate
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I started my career as a high school teacher.
2.
After teaching for a while, I ended up moving to Washington, DC, to work in foreign policy and foreign affairs for the CIA.
3.
I then decided to focus back on challenges in the U.S., the biggest of which is the quality of education we’re providing to our kids.
4.
I earned both a master’s and doctorate in education.
5.
I spent 15 years in education research, first at the University of Minnesota and then at a research organization called Search Institute.
6.
I eventually decided that it was time to stop studying education and actually apply what I had learned, so I applied to become superintendent.
7.
I’m currently serving as the superintendent of schools for Rochester Public Schools in Minnesota.
