GiANT 5 Leadership Voices

Peter Tyson sits on the Board of Directors at Team One Credit Union and is a GiANT™ Certified Coach.

Peter is an accomplished educator and union leader with over two decades of experience in the educational sector. Currently serving as the President of the Saginaw Township Education Association since 2009, he leads a local union of 270 members and is actively involved in negotiating collective bargaining agreements and engaging with state legislators on educational policy matters.

Peter is a retired Social Studies Teacher at Saginaw Heritage High School since 1999, where he taught U.S. Government, Economics, IB Economics, and World History to grades 9-12. He is noted for coordinating curriculum changes, implementing assessments, and fostering collaborative educational strategies that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Additionally, as the Director and Board Secretary for Team One Credit Union since 2012, he works closely with committees to guide financial decisions and strategic planning, helping to increase the asset size of the institution. His experience also extends to serving as a Commissioner for the Saginaw Housing Commission from 2017 to 2019, where he was responsible for budget and policy settings.

Peter holds a Bachelors Degree in Marketing from Michigan State University, a Teaching Certification in Social Studies from Saginaw Valley State University, and a Masters in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College. His educational background and professional expertise make him a respected leader and advocate in the educational and financial communities.