Terea L Peoples
@terealpeoples
Seasoned education leader driving equity, instructional excellence, and leadership development.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned, forward-thinking education leader with over 20 years of experience across K–12 systems, higher education, and executive coaching, focused on driving transformation through strategic planning and instructional improvement.
I have overseen academic strategy for large networks, including managing eight high schools and improving ELA and math proficiency for tens of thousands of students, and I have led districtwide policy work to support Black students and families.
I design and deliver leadership development, adult learning, and coaching programs—serving as a professor and facilitator for national principal preparation programs and impacting leaders and students across dozens of districts and cities.
I partner with school systems, universities, nonprofits, and corporate partners to secure resources, scale leadership pipelines, and implement equity-centered systems that improve outcomes and cultivate high-performing teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Education Consultant
T-Mobile
Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)
Led T-Mobile’s Digital Literacy Initiative in Los Angeles, growing digital sales 25% across K–12 markets and managing 100+ external education partnerships to expand equitable technology access.
Designs and delivers ELA and mathematics curriculum and professional development, coaching teachers and leaders to improve grade-level instruction and student access to standards-aligned learning.
Professor/Instructor
New Leaders
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Instructs and mentors aspiring principals in the National Aspiring Principal Program, developing equity-driven leaders and leadership pipelines impacting approximately 2 million students across 45+ cities.
Delivers professional learning on culturally responsive, standards-aligned ELA and math instruction and coaches educators to dismantle systemic inequities using GLEAM™ instructional methods.
Instructional Superintendent
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 11 months)
Oversaw academic strategy for a portfolio of eight high schools serving ~26,000 students, implementing equity-centric coaching and driving a 2% math and 3% ELA proficiency increase network-wide.
Led school turnaround and instructional teams for 1,500+ students and 100+ staff, producing a 75% increase in ELA and 80% increase in math proficiency (grades 3–8) and mentoring district principals.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Argosy University
Doctor of Education, Educational Administration/Curriculum and Instruction
Completed a Doctorate in Educational Administration/Curriculum and Instruction focused on school leadership and instructional systems.
Chicago State University
Master of Arts, Teaching
Earned a Master of Arts in Teaching with coursework and practicum related to K–12 instructional practice and pedagogy.
University of Illinois Chicago
Master of Arts, English
Completed a Master of Arts in English focused on literature, composition, and advanced communication skills.
University of Illinois
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication
Awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication concentrating on public speaking and interpersonal communication.
Lamar University
Superintendent Endorsement, Educational Leadership
Completed coursework and requirements for a Superintendent Endorsement to qualify for district-level administrative leadership.
Argosy University
Education Specialist, School Leadership
Completed an Education Specialist credential in School Leadership emphasizing district and school administration.
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