Randal Peters earned his Bachelor of Science in education from Grand Canyon University, his Master’s of Science in counseling from Indiana University, and his Doctor of Education in education leadership from Drake University. He joined the Drake faculty in 2011, teaching graduate classes in the education leadership department in the School of Education. Prior to instructing at Drake, Randy gained extensive administrative leadership experience, working at Seattle University and Marquette University High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has also worked as the school improvement coordinator at Diocese of Des Moines; principal at Holy Rosary School in Seattle, Washington; and principal of Holy Trinity School in Des Moines. Randy’s most recent research has focused primarily on standard-based grading and school and community wellness initiatives.