Peter Ferguson approaches his life as Maya Angelou defined hers: to “not merely survive but to thrive; and do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Peter is a mission-driven empowerment specialist dedicated to empowering others throughout his entire career. Ferguson is widely known and recognized, with over 25 years of experience facilitating and coordinating professional development engagements.
Peter Ferguson's professional development session titled "Relationships Matter" was conducted with Wilber-Clatonia Elementary, Middle, and High School staff.
Peter Ferguson kicked off the Nebraska Municipal Clerks Institute and Academy conference with a 3 hour engaging Relationships Matter workshop.
Peter Ferguson August 2022 engagement with 500 Nebraska Wesleyan University (Lincoln, Nebraska) scholar-athletes, staff, coaches, and administration. Session focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Peter Ferguson weekly (8:00 a.m. CT Sundays) hosts "Bigger Than the Score," a show that promotes positive actions on and off the field/court and amplifies diverse voices. The show premiered on 93.7 The Ticket in October of 2022. Each week, Ferguson invites individuals from both within and outside the area to the show with the objective of:
Elevating a diverse array of voices.
Promoting positive youth and adult actions on and off the field/court of play.
Guest Peter Ferguson had the opportunity to join host Dr. Jeni Langfeldt for a special episode of EduTalk: Collaborative Conversations. Ferguson is the founder and PBO “Primary Belief Officer” of Peter Ferguson BHS, LLC.
I appreciated the time and Hastings College athletic department's invitation to engage and contribute to their commitment to ensuring the championship culture is bigger than the final score.
A story of empowerment, education and inspiration, the documentary “We Will Not Be Silent” follows the four-month journey of eight scholars from Belmont Elementary School (Lincoln, Nebraska). Based on the Civil Right Book project founded by Peter Ferguson chronicles how he guides them prepare for their moving performance at the 2021 MLK Youth Rally.
Produced by the Brian Seifferlein and David Koehn (Lincoln Public Schools Library Services Department) the piece was nominated for an Emmy.
Alida or “Mrs. Ferguson” as she is still affectionately called by those she taught was a distinguished educator, she taught students from K – 8th grade over her 40-year career. In addition to loving to teach, Alida enjoyed numerous hobbies. She was an accomplished pianist and cellist, collected dolls, stamps and coins, and was an avid athlete who played racquetball. She could also sew, cook and made the best pecan pie in the country according to her son.
