Beth Peek Joins Jeremy Wendt To Discuss Her Journey Into Education

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Sometimes the path you’re meant for finds you when you least expect it. Jeremy Wendt sits down with Beth Peek, principal of Northfield Elementary School, to talk about her 27-year journey in education—from starting in accounting and nursing to discovering her true passion in the classroom. Inspired by generations of educators in her family (even when she tried to carve her own path), Beth shares how meaningful relationships with teachers shaped her life and why helping students—and fellow educators—remains at the heart of everything she does. From creative problem-solving to building strong school communities, her story is a powerful reminder that the right calling is always worth finding—don’t miss this inspiring conversation.

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