Lancaster Independent School District
Hear from Briana Peterson about the opportunity and inspiration that you can find in Lancaster Independent School District.
Meet Briana Peterson
Teacher Ambassador
I grew up in this Lancaster ISD and I get to work with the people that inspire me. We bring opportunity, a better education to our students. I’m giving back to LISD, I get to help build a lasting legacy. It’s so rewarding!
Teaching
- 11-12th Grade Science Teacher
Education
Awards
Teacher Certification Program
Why I Teach
I am a proud product of Lancaster ISD and became a teacher because I wanted to push students further than I was pushed in high school. My junior year of college, I read a bulletin board in the science department that was asking for teachers. I was initially interested, but changed my mind because my family didn't support the career, thinking it would be a low-earning profession.
“I was a pharmacy tech after college, but I felt like I wasn’t fulfilling my purpose. I wasn’t giving back.”
I began thinking about what gave me energy and drive. I remembered that Isd loved building up her peers when I was Senior Class President at Lancaster High Schools so decided that I had to go back to building up students. I decided to go back home to Lancaster. I abide by this quote:
“I don’t know If I’m meant to change the world, but I’m sure I’ll be the person who sparks the mind that will.”
Lancaster ISD by the numbers
447
Dedicated Teachers
7,315
Students
$59K
New Teacher Starting Salary