Peter Wieczorek is the Director of Northwest Passage Charter High School in Coon Rapids, MN. He received his B.A. in Outdoor Education from the University of Minnesota, a secondary Life Science certificate and an M.A. in Education from Goddard College in Vermont. He has been an educator and youth worker for over 25 years, working in a variety of traditional and non-traditional settings including schools, YMCA camps, nature centers, and other youth serving organizations. Peter has been a leader in the progressive education movement contributing to trainings, seminars, and conferences around the country. He is a passionate educator dedicated to sharing his love of science and providing students with 21st century skills.