Harrison Peters

Harrison Peters is a leader in education and believes in supporting other leaders. As co-founder and CEO of MCEL—Men of Color in Educational Leadership—he seeks to provide support and a safe space for important, authentic conversations and growth. He himself has served as chief of schools, deputy superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, assistant principal, and dean of students at large school districts in various regions of the country. Peters is a US Navy veteran.

Harrison Peters practices what he preaches in the realm of education. He graduated from the University of West Florida with his bachelor’s degree before continuing at Nova Southeastern University where he received a master’s in educational leadership. He is the recipient of a specialist’s degree in school transformation from the University of South Florida. He has used his experiences to inform the mission of his organization, MCEL—Men of Color in Educational Leadership.

Harrison Peters is the co-founder and CEO of Men of Color in Educational Leadership (MCEL). Tapping into his prolific career as a school administrator,

Educator and administrator, Harrison Peters started his career in an elementary classroom before assuming various leadership roles in schools throughout the country.

Harrison Peters is the co-founder and CEO of Men of Color in Educational Leadership (MCEL). Tapping into his prolific career as a school administrator, he identified a need for leadership support, particularly as it pertains to minorities in leadership positions. Peters has worked for large school districts in Illinois, Texas, Rhode Island, and Florida, leaving a legacy of improved student performance and a reduced learning gap. He is a veteran of the United States Navy.

Harrison Peters served in the US Navy. He started his teaching career in Apopka, Florida as an elementary teacher. With new experiences came new opportunities, where he would go on to serve schools in various roles including deputy superintendent, chief of schools, dean of students, assistant principal, and other significant roles. During his time at Hillsborough County Schools in Florida, he was credited with driving record-breaking graduation numbers and drastically reducing the student achievement gap.

Harrison Peters believes in taking every opportunity to transform learning environments and support student learning. As the former state turnaround superintendent for Providence Public Schools in Rhode Island, he is a true leader in learning. He formed MCEL as an organization to support the development of men of color serving in all educational leadership roles, from assistant principals to deans.

Harrison Peters practices what he preaches in the realm of education. He graduated from the University of West Florida with his bachelor’s degree before continuing at Nova Southeastern University where he received a master’s in educational leadership.

Harrison Peters is a leader, educator, and inspiration. He began his career in the elementary classroom and continued to drive his career forward with new challenges and achievements.

Harrison Peters is the co-founder of MCEL—Men of Color in Educational Leadership. As a former school administrator serving in various roles, he has devoted his career to reducing student achievement gaps and facilitating learning space that encourages growth. Peters has worked in large districts throughout Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Rhode Island. He is a veteran of the United States Navy and holds a master’s in education leadership from Nova Southeastern University.

US Navy veteran Harrison Peters has built a career in education—both as a teacher and administrator. He began his career teaching in a Florida elementary school and has served various school districts throughout Illinois, Rhode Island, and Texas in leadership roles. He holds his bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in educational leadership, as well as a specialist’s degree in school transformation. Peters is the CEO and co-founder of Men of Color in Educational Leadership.

Harrison Peters is the co-founder of MCEL—Men of Color in Educational Leadership.

Harrison Peters served in the US Navy. He started his teaching career in Apopka, Florida as an elementary teacher.

Educator and administrator, Harrison Peters started his career in an elementary classroom before assuming various leadership roles in schools throughout the country.

Educator and administrator, Harrison Peters started his career in an elementary classroom before assuming various leadership roles in schools throughout the country.

Harrison Peters believes in taking every opportunity to transform learning environments and support student learning.

he is devoted to serving students and improving core proficiencies. He is the co-founder of MCEL.