Gwinnett BOE appoints new principal at February Board Meeting
![Terica Peek, Principal of Ivy Creek ES]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740166000/gcpsk12org/s3evwfavlqaz4xvvdj2a/TericaPeek.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740166000/gcpsk12org/s3evwfavlqaz4xvvdj2a/TericaPeek.png","width":285}])
During its regularly scheduled meeting on February 20, 2025, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of a new principal. Terica E. Peek has been named the new principal at Ivy Creek Elementary School. Peek currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Ivy Creek Elementary. She replaces Melanie Terris, who is retiring.
Terica E. Peek, Principal, Ivy Creek Elementary School:
GCPS Employment:
2022-Present Assistant Principal, Ivy Creek Elementary
2018-2022 Assistant Principal, Lawrenceville Elementary
2014-2018 Teacher, Gwin Oaks Elementary
Other Employment:
2005-2014 Teacher, Walton County Public Schools
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Science – Georgia Southern University
Master’s degree in Education – University of Georgia
Peek is a graduate of the 2018 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Leader Program, Cohort 9, and a graduate of the 2025 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program, Cohort 17.