Former Newton principal takes position at DMACC

Bill Peters of Newton, has been named the new executive dean of the DMACC Newton Campus. His first day at DMACC was July 15.

“I have worked with DMACC for 20 years as a high school principal and am very familiar with the purpose and mission of the Newton Campus,” Peters said. “I believe having DMACC in our community is a great benefit and provides enhanced opportunities for students.”

Peters said staying in Newton is a huge plus for himself. “I can’t imagine living anywhere else,” Peters said. “Being able to serve our community and promote education is also very important to me.” Peters will report directly to DMACC Vice President of Operations Bill LaTour.

“Bill brings a wealth of educational and managerial experience to his new role as executive campus dean at Newton,” LaTour said. “He has played an important role serving the Newton community and has been involved in education and serving students for nearly his entire career. Bill is very well respected in Newton and the surrounding communities and will make a great leader at the DMACC Newton Campus.”

Peters said maintaining a good working relationship with the county schools and promoting the growth of adult education to meet the unique needs of the surrounding communities are two of his goals in his new position at DMACC.

“Newton High School didn’t have any concurrent enrollment opportunities 20 years ago and now we have dozens of opportunities for our high school aged students,” Peters said. “I worked with the NCSD School Board and the Superintendent of Schools in conjunction with DMACC to make the Career Academy a reality for Jasper students. Seeing that come to fruition for our community was fantastic. I know the DMACC system and the relationships with the community very well.”

Peters earned a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education Social Studies from the University of Wyoming and a Master’s in Secondary Administration, also from the University of Wyoming. Peters has spent the last two decades as the principal at Newton Senior High School.

Peters replaces Dr. Joe DeHart who recently retired from DMACC.