Peter Gow is an educator, author, and speaker who has spent over 38 years working in independent schools. His life's work is helping independent schools deliver the best possible educational experience based on their mission. He does this through writing, speaking at conferences, and advising schools on issues like curriculum, assessment, professional development, and school culture. In his free time, he enjoys writing, maritime life, technology, and finding ways to improve education.
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Peter Gow's Resume
1. Peter Gow
• Educator
• Author
• Speaker
• Advisor to Schools and
Organizations
2. My life’s work has been, is, and will
be to help every independent school
deliver the best possible educational
experience to every student based on
the full expression of
its mission.
3. How I make this
happen
• I think and write about issues ranging from
innovation in curriculum and assessment to
professional development to school culture,
management, and marketing
• I speak to school leaders and faculties at
national conferences and school workshops
• I advise and troubleshoot for schools seeking
to develop and implement optimal practices in
curriculum and professional development
4. The walk I’ve walked
• Over 38 happy years in four different
independent schools—as a teacher,
coach, advisor, college counselor,
department chair, and administrative
team member
• Born and raised in an independent
school; educated at one, too
• Degrees from Yale (American Studies,
magna cum laude) and Brown (English)
5. My passions
(besides making schools better)
• Writing, reading, and game-changing ideas
• Maritime life, landscapes, and traditions (check
out The Watery Realm, published by WoodenBoat, a series of
meditations on the educative power of bodies of water)
• Technology and its power as a tool for
education and communication
• Anything that makes me smile—the look of
learning on someone’s face (including my
own), a clever film, a moving song
6. Check out my writing
• Read my blog, Not Your Father’s School
• Follow me on Twitter @pgow
• Find my author page at Amazon.com
• Browse Independent School magazine
• Access the Financially Sustainable Schools
pages at the National Association of
Independent Schools
7. Find me
• on Twitter: @pgow
• on Skype: petergow3
• at LinkedIn: Peter Gow
• at my blog:
www.notyourfathersschool.org
• on email: pgow@mindspring.com