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Peter Gow's Resume

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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 • Educator • Author • Speaker • Advisor to Schools and Organizations

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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.

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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Find me • on Twitter: @pgow • on Skype: petergow3 • at LinkedIn: Peter Gow • at my blog: www.notyourfathersschool.org • on email: pgow@mindspring.com

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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