Tavious Peterkin
Assistant Principal | Instructional Leader | Culture & Operations Specialist | K–12 Educational Leadership
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About
Instructional leader and Assistant Principal with 20+ years of experience in K–12 education, including campus administration, instructional coaching, culture and behavior systems, operations management, and program leadership. Proven ability to develop systems that drive measurable student outcomes, strengthen school culture, and support teacher growth. Skilled in data-driven decision-making, MTSS implementation, restorative practices, staff coaching, and building collaborative relationships with students, families, and community stakeholders.
Passionate about creating environments where students and educators can thrive.
Experience
Assistant Principal | AMS Glendale | Glendale, Arizona
Lead middle school instructional systems, school culture initiatives, and daily operations for grades 5–8.
Conduct teacher walkthroughs, coaching cycles, and provide actionable instructional feedback.
Oversee MTSS processes, behavior interventions, student discipline systems, and parent communication.
Coordinate schoolwide testing, operational logistics, scheduling, and compliance procedures.
Facilitate professional development focused on instructional rigor, classroom management, student engagement, and achievement.
Utilize PowerSchool, assessment data, and intervention systems to drive decision-making and student support.
Director of Bands & Choirs / Music Educator | Multiple School Systems
Directed and developed large-scale music and fine arts programs across multiple grade levels.
Managed program operations, student supervision, event logistics, travel coordination, and community engagement.
Built instructional systems that improved student performance, accountability, and participation.
Led collaborative teams and mentored students in academic and extracurricular growth.
Leadership Highlights
Led instructional and culture initiatives in high-needs educational environments.
Designed and implemented systems supporting student achievement and accountability.
- Developed strong relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners.
Education
Master’s Degree in Education
Bethune-Cookman University
Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education
Bethune-Cookman University
Additional Leadership/Administrative Coursework
Educational Leadership and School Administration focus
Certifications
Arizona Teaching Certification
Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Administrative leadership coursework/certification progression
