Superintendent of Schools in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota
Joined January 2011
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My 15 minutes of fame is clearly happening in the elementary schools of Rochester, where students regularly ask me for my autograph. To be clear, most of them know me as the old guy in their bus safety video, but I’ll take what I can get.
What do students think of AI? I wanted to know so I asked. Supt in the Halls: AI youtu.be/OHW6O4eQqbM?si=n03V… via @YouTube
It was fantastic to walk with and celebrate the accomplishments of our blind and visually impaired students today. The inspire me to be a better person and live life to the fullest.
It’s great to have all our middle and high school students back today! I’m stopping by schools and the vibe is good.
The kids taught me a lot about bus safety @ Rochester Public Schools youtu.be/TcnAXBPNoDc?si=3Ajj… via @YouTube
Rochester's Kai Joyner Finishes Fastest in 400M Freestyle | 2026 Speedo Junior Nationals! youtu.be/-M82W2HpVDs?si=PxcZ… via @YouTube
Kent Pekel retweeted
Thomas Jefferson's handwritten draft of our Declaration of Independence (with revisions by John Adams and Benjamin Franklin), 1776:
It was fantastic to celebrate the @RPS535 students who competed the RISE program at @MayoClinic today. Incredibly impressive young people who learned about careers in health sciences and themselves.
My message to the @RPS535 graduating class of 2026: Stay Nervous! youtu.be/9Lcm_2I_OSo?si=uHIx…
Fantastic article on the great feedback that we have received from the Rochester Student School Board. It has made a major difference on many issues. postbulletin.com/news/local/…
Data was released today that shows big declines in student achievement in reading and math in the U.S. since 2015. That long-term trend has unfortunately been true in Rochester Public Schools as well, but it's encouraging that since 2021 we have begun turning the tide in @RPS535.
Rochester Public Schools is looking for a leader to serve as Director of Equity and Organizational Development. This new position will drive improvement across @RPS535 with a focus on students who face systemic barriers to success in school and in life: app.hirenimble.com/jobview/1…
My daughter Victoria Pekel realizes that her awesome theater teacher from high school, Emily Gill, is among the people waiting to see her at the stage door after her performance in @SuffsMusical in Minneapolis. The power of teachers to change lives is so awesome.
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On @prince Purple Rain, @tmorello and @nilslofgren soar with @springsteen & E Street Band in Prince’s hometown arena @TargetCenterMN