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Thomas D. Petersen
Director of Community Relations
Director of Community
Relations Thomas Petersen serves as a liaison
between the community and the school district. He is
responsible for handling media requests and serves as the
district spokesperson. He coordinates production of
district and school publications, maintains the district web
site, oversees operation of the district mailroom, and
coordinates the District 211 Foundation. Mr. Petersen also
coordinates the District 211 Combined Charities Campaign and the
District 211/American Heart Association Heart Walk.
Mr.
Petersen graduated from Northern Illinois University with a
bachelor’s degree in journalism/advertising in 1983. He also
completed 25 hours toward a master’s degree in
communications from Iowa State University. He was an
athletic department media relations specialist for eight
years at three NCAA Division I institutions, including the
University of Colorado (1987-1992), Kansas State University
(1986-1987), and Iowa State University (1985-1986). He began
his District 211 career in the publications office in 1993,
and was named community relations coordinator in 1995. Mr.
Petersen is active in the Palatine Chamber of Commerce,
serving as board liaison. He is a 1979 graduate of Palatine High School.
Email:
Phone: 847-755-6631
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