Livonia is known for the quality of K-12 education. Historically that has been a signature of our hometown. It is appropriate that Dr. Peggy Gaskill has taken K-12 education to another level and then took the Livonia Civic Chorus to another level.
Most of Livonia know her for her tenure for the past ten years as President of the Livonia Civic Chorus. She recognized that after ten years it was time to move on. As of July 1st she has handed the reins over to Kathleen Chichester, or as she puts it:
"Thank you to all for the honor of allowing me to be President of the Livonia Civic Chorus for 10 years. We have a strong Board and an incoming President, Kathleen Chichester, who are very committed to our future. We have an amazing Music Team with Jeff and Kim Swan, and many friends in the Livonia Community. And, all of us can step up to assist in any way we can. Remember, we have all CHOSEN to be part of LCC as volunteers and that commitment will allow us to meet our MISSION and VISION.
MISSION: To nurture the vocal talents of our members while providing choral performances.
VISION: Enriched musical experiences for our members and the cultural life of our community.
Here's to another 55 Years!!!
The Livonia Civic Chorus is one of the reasons Livonia is known for being the cultural cornerstone of southeast Michigan. But as this transition takes place let's take a minute to share with you the professional skillset and accomplishments of this dynamic lady.
Dr. Peggy Gaskill is known across the state as a leader in developing online learning opportunities. She was a Project Manager at the Michigan Virtual University for the development of online learning courses for teachers and students, been the Associate Dean of the Walden University College of Education, the largest graduate program for educators in the United States. Her primary focus was the Master of Science in Education Program.
Prior to joining Walden she was at Central Michigan University where she was a professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development and founder and director of a major W.K. Kellogg-funded initiative called "Michigan Schools in the Middle," a center for excellence in middle level teacher preparation and professional development.
Her work with the national Middle School Association and the National Forum to accelerate middle grades reform resulted in her induction into their Hall of Fame in 2010. she was inducted into the 1835 Livonia City Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
Dr. Gaskill earned her Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Supervision from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. She earned an M.A. in Counseling and Guidance, and a B.S. in Education from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, with a major in mathematics.
As she considered retirement from the education field, Peggy was interested in developing some hobbies. Her first choice was singing with the Livonia Civic Chorus which she has enjoyed. Peggy has been President of the Chorus since 2011. She expects to continue singing as that is one hobby she is not ready to give up.
As a pioneer in seeking education excellence, known throughout the state and across the country, Livonia is proud that she has been a Livonia resident since the mid 1960’s and that her hobby has included taking the Livonia Civic Chorus to new heights. Thank you Peggy.
