What is “My Why”
I serve on the Shakopee School Board because our future is sitting in our classrooms right now. As a graduate of a small public school in Southwest Minnesota, a group of dedicated people served as school board members, making tough decisions that helped mold the person I am today. Now, as a school board member myself, I get to give back and play an part in building the future the same way others once influenced mine.
Every student walking through our doors today will go on to lead our community, strengthen our workforce, and impact the world of tomorrow, and their future depends on the decisions made at the board table at every single meeting. Serving as a school board member isn’t easy but seeing the success of our students and staff throughout our district has been incredibly fulfilling.
Our students deserve a dedicated champion and a strong advocate who shows up and gives 110%, someone who keeps their needs, their growth, and their potential at the forefront of every decision. That’s my why! – and it’s why I continue to serve.
For the past 8 years, it has been an honor to serve Shakopee students and families on the School Board. I’d be honored to continue that service with your vote.
About Kristi
Kristi has served on the Shakopee School Board since 2019. During that time, she has served as Board Chair for 5 years, and Vice-Chair of the Board for 2 years.
Kristi and her husband, Sean, have lived in Shakopee since 1999. Their son, Noah, is a 2023 graduate from Shakopee High School and a 2026 graduate from the University of Minnesota.
In 2023, Kristi was selected to serve as President of the Minnesota School Board Association for two-years beginning in January 2025.
She also serves on the Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 11-member School Board representing Shakopee. She has served as Board Chair since January 2024.
Kristi also represents Shakopee Schools at SCALE (Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency) where she currently serves as the Vice-Chair.
Priorities
My priorities for Shakopee Schools are:
School Safety and Student Wellbeing
Academnic Outcomes
Fiscal Stewardship
Staff Retention
Transparency and Trust
Re-Elect Kristi Peterson to Shakopee School Board 