Dr. Gregory Peters is a school reform leader with a longstanding, nationally recognized record. As Principal of San Francisco’s Leadership High School, Gregory’s team created a National Demonstration and Mentor School that progressed in closing the racial achievement gap and was “highly commended for… graduating all their students – of every race – University of California eligible”.

With instructional expertise and leadership in curriculum, school design; data-based inquiry, and equity-centered professional development, Gregory leads The San Francisco Coalition of Essential Small Schools, “to interrupt and transform current and systemic educational inequities to ensure all students have access to personalized, equitable, and high-performing schools that believe and demonstrate each student can, should, and will succeed.” Towards this mission, Gregory facilitates equity-focused, educational transformation throughout the nation. 

Gregory’s recognitions include CESN’s “Commitment to Equity Award” and CANEC’s “Innovations in Excellence Award”.

Gregory earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership & Social Justice from California State University East Bay in 2012; his research centered on Teacher Transformation.