German International School Portland
Blake Peters has been the Head of School at German International School Portland since 2003, where they manage all operational aspects and work with the board of directors to drive strategic planning and business development. Prior to this, they worked as a Teacher at Louisville Collegiate School from 1999 to 2003, and as a Credit Abroad Dean at Concordia Language Villages from 2002 to 2003. Blake holds a MA in German Literature from The Ohio State University and a BA in Human Development and Social Relations, German, Education from Kalamazoo College.
German International School Portland
At the German International School Portland we have a knack for teaching children a second language. Not only do our students learn a second language, they are immersed in German culture through music, art, books and conversation with everyone around them. In return, they have the opportunity to become better listeners, more flexible in their thinking and more open to other languages and cultures. GIS is a collaborative community with a student-centered learning environment that encourages growth into bilingual world citizens, who strive for academic and creative excellence, embrace healthy and responsible behavior, and value independence and lifelong learning. GIS provides an excellent educational experience that fosters cross-cultural understanding, giving our children the tools and perspectives needed to actively participate as citizens in a global community. Our students develop and maintain fluency in both the German and English languages.