David Peterson

David Peterson is the superintendent of the North Mason School District, joining the district in 2007. David has been an educator in Washington State for 30 years, most recently serving as the Assistant Superintendent of the Oak Harbor School District on Whidbey Island.

David joined the Board of Directors because of his enthusiasm for the educational potential of the Salmon Center, especially in cooperation with the district’s acclaimed Wetlands classroom located at the neighboring Theler Center. The North Mason School District is the primary beneficiary of the Theler Trust and the owner of the Theler Center property. The synergy possible through a strong partnership between the Salmon Center, the Theler Center, State of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, higher education, and other partners is tremendous. A strong relationship between these groups will benefit our community, our environment, and the school district’s students. The PNWSC is a natural connector for this.

David believes that education is the first and most important step in sustaining our environment. The schools have an important role to play, both in the education of students and in building partnerships that can make the learning “real life.” Others also have roles to play, and many of these players will strengthen their own work, and the work of others, through the Salmon Center.