From the Mouth of Babes

About the Book

A biographical glimpse of Mr. Peterson’s educational journey from 2002 – 2016, as expressed from the mouths of his beloved students, with the sole purpose of, unapologetically, inspiring others. Compiled on April 3, 2018.

About the Author

Richard L. Peterson, B.K.A. “Pete,” was born October 26, 1974, in the beautiful city of Sanford, Florida. As a native, he graduated from Seminole High School in ’93 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in General Business from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1996. A year later, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida in 1997. Pete began his teaching journey after graduating from UCF. Since Pete began his career as a teacher, his life has become an even greater testament of love, charisma, innovativeness, and unrelenting passion for all whom are in need of God’s love. Later, Pete returned to UCF and earned his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership in 2007. Pete continues to endeavor to “find inspiration and be a light to someone.