Pete Buesgens

Assistant Director of Engagement

Pete Buesgens spent 34 years in public education, 16 as a classroom teacher and 18 in administration. He taught both middle school and high school before becoming an athletics director and assistant principal. After eight years, he also started serving as his school’s BARR coordinator. There, he witnessed BARR’s power to enhance the trajectory for all students, transform the culture of a school, and build collaborative teams, laser-focused on student success.

Education:
BA, Social Studies Education, Winona State University; MA, Curriculum and Instruction, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota; K–12 Administration, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota

Outside of work:
Pete enjoys reading, golfing, and spending time with his wife, three children, and dog. He works many athletic events across the Minnesota metro area, broadcasting for NSPN and Game Time Media, as well as announcing for local high schools. Pete also assists with tournament management for the Minnesota State High School League for football, wrestling, hockey, lacrosse, softball, and baseball.