Peter McWain is SFPS Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Peter has founded several high schools, including Carlsbad Early College High School, New Visions Sustainable Community Academy, and the New Roots Charter School in Ithaca, New York. He has beena program coordinator, principal, instructional coach, as well as dean of students and taught science, math and social studies in grades 6-12.  Peter holds a M.S.Ed. in Science Education from the State University of New York and a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.