Peter Finch
Dr. Peter Dallas Finch was raised in the Yakima Valley in Washington State.
He graduated from Harvard, earned his Master’s Degree from Central Washington University, and completed his Doctor of Education Degree from Washington State University. Dr. Finch has served the West Valley School District in Yakima, Washington since 2001, serving 20 years as Assistant Superintendent and now Superintendent. In 2022, West Valley was recognized by AASA as a Lighthouse System for Early Learning – the first school district in the nation to receive this recognition. In 2023, Apple Valley Elementary was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. During his tenure in West Valley, all six elementary schools have received Washington Achievement Awards. Throughout his career, Dr. Finch has maintained a focus on student-centered education.
Finch says, "Our goal in education is to have students take ownership for their learning so they are prepared to be life-long learners and successful in the future in whatever path they choose.
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