ISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Superintendent search for the American Community School of Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Congratulations to Peter Light for being offered and accepting the position beginning in August 2027! Peter currently serves as the Superintendent of the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District in Massachusetts, USA.

Peter holds a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from the University of New Hampshire, a Masters in Music Performance from Yale University, and Post-Graduate work in Educational Leadership from Endicott College.

He has been an Assistant Superintendent, High School Principal, and Director of Music with Franklin Public Schools.  Over his career, Peter has led school and districts through periods of change and innovation.  As a Principal and Superintendent, he led the design and construction of new facilities that pioneered sustainability measures, and incorporated innovative learning programs in areas such as bioengineering, forensic science, exercise science, and robotics.  As a high school Principal, he led the development of a school-within-a-school integrated Arts Academy.  As an Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent, he has focused on implementing tiered systems of support, expanding access to social emotional learning and mental health supports, and ensuring curricula and programs fully reflect the students and families that schools serve.

In this feature, read about Peter’s passion for education, commitment to fostering global citizenship, and how his diverse experiences – both personal and professional – shape his approach to education and leadership.