Peter Shaker | ELSS Executive Director & LIFT Program Director

Peter Shaker is a State of Connecticut certified professional educator in several subject areas, including Social Studies and English as a second language. He holds a BA degree in communication, supplemented by minors in political science and journalism, and Peter possesses an MS degree in education. Appreciating the invaluable impact of nonprofits, Peter has engaged with a number of organizations, including Kiwanis Club, Special Olympics International, the Jane Goodall Institute, AFS Intercultural Programs, and CT Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. During his service in the Peace Corps, Peter played a key role in Thailand by teaching English and providing essential training to Thai teachers. In addition to exploring Thailand, his adventures have led him to diverse destinations: Malaysia, Japan, Egypt, Canada, Hawaii, Acoma Pueblo, NM and locations within the continental U.S.

Peter’s higher education teaching portfolio includes Critical Thinking, Academic Writing, and ESL. In addition, he has worked with graduate-level international students. Currently, he's an adjunct instructor for the Graduate Year Experience program at Sacred Heart University. Peter's profound understanding of the challenges faced by English learners fueled his commitment to making a difference. Consequently, he and his educator colleagues founded English Learner Support Services in 2016 to assist immigrant youth with building English proficiency skills, empowering them to excel academically and secure gainful employment. This is achieved through the LIFT program offered at both middle and high schools.

Contact Peter directly: peter.shaker@elss-fairfieldcounty.org | 203-807-8709