Background
Peterson, Mary Louise was born on August 27, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Leon G. and Dorothy A. Pine.
Peterson, Mary Louise was born on August 27, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Leon G. and Dorothy A. Pine.
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Chadron (Nebraska) State College, 1968; Master of Science in Elementary Education, U. Nebraska, 1973; 6th year specialist degree in administration, U. Nebraska, 1980; postgraduate, U. Nebraska, 1983.
Teacher Head Start and kindergarten, Everett (Washington) School District 2, 1968-1969;
primary teacher, Norris School District, Firth, Nebraska, 1970-1976;
director right to read, Nebraska Department Education, Lincoln, 1976-1977;
coordinator student services, Elliott Elementary School, Lincoln, 1977-1979;
assistant follow through program, Clinton Elementary School, Lincoln, 1979-1980;
coordinator Chapter I,, Lincoln Public Schools, 1980-1983;
director Head Start,, Alexandria (Virginia) Community Young Men’s Christian Association, 1984-1985;
coordinator needs assessment and training, Fairfax County, Fairfax, Virginia, 1985-1987;
teacher, Oakridge Elementary School, Arlington, Virginia, 1987-1990;
principal, Mount Daniel Elementary School, Falls Church, Virginia, since 1990. Curriculum consultant Lincoln Public Schools, 1977-1981, 82-83. Member Nebraska RightTo Read Advisory Council, 1976-1978.
Presenter in field; management consultant National Head Start Video Series, 1985. Member teacher curriculum county Arlington County Public Schools, 1988-1990. Member family life education advising committee and K-12 curriculum county Falls Church Public Schools, since 1990.
Board of directors Arlington County Children's Theater, vice president, 1987-1988, president, 1988-1990. Member NAESP, ASCD, Delta Kappa Gamma (vice president for program since 1990), Phi Delta Kappa (treasurer 1984.
Married Mel D. Peterson, March 29, 1970. 1 child, Kelsy Lynn.