Peter Bang-Knudsen

About Peter Bang-Knudsen

As T-Mobile’s K–12 Education Industry Advisor for the Western United States, I help school districts, libraries, and public agencies modernize connectivity, strengthen operational systems, and expand access for students and communities. I work with sales and leadership teams to build education strategy, anticipate market needs, and design proactive initiatives that drive meaningful engagement with more than 100 districts across the region.My perspective is shaped by 30 years in public education, including eight years as a superintendent. I understand the operational, financial, and political pressures that district leaders face, and I translate those realities into solutions that stretch resources, improve communication, and support long-term digital transformation.I partner closely with T-Mobile’s sales teams to co-develop playbooks, create training for education-facing sales reps, and advise executives on K–12 trends, funding shifts, and district decision-making. Through conference presentations, thought leadership, and policy-aligned guidance, I help bridge the gap between emerging technologies and the real-world needs of schools.Ultimately, I am driven by a simple belief: stronger connectivity builds stronger communities. My work focuses on helping schools navigate change and leverage technology to create safer, more connected learning environments for every student.

Experience

1. K-12 Education Industry Advisor

   T-Mobile

   Sep 2024 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   As T-Mobile’s Education Industry Advisor, I lead strategy and engagement across more than 100 school districts, libraries, and public-sector partners. My work focuses on helping leaders modernize connectivity, improve operational systems, and expand digital access for students and communities.Key contributions:• Shape regional K–12 strategy by analyzing trends, funding shifts, policy changes, and district decision-making patterns across the Western U.S.• Advise senior leaders and sales teams on market positioning, opportunity development, and solution alignment for districts of all sizes.• Develop customized playbooks and training to help sales teams engage education leaders effectively and understand the realities of public-sector operations.• Support multimillion-dollar initiatives by crafting district-specific messaging, solution proposals, and engagement strategies.• Represent T-Mobile at national and regional conferences to elevate the company’s position as a trusted education partner.• Build partnerships across school districts, libraries, nonprofits, and agencies to support digital access and operational modernization.• Serve as a strategic advisor to district leadership on communications systems, fleet modernization, IoT adoption, emergency preparedness, and student connectivity.

Education

• University of Washington College of Education

  Danforth XIII Educational Leadership

• University of Washington College of Education

  Doctor of Education - EdD

• Whitman College

  BA

• Seattle University

  Masters in Teaching

Skills

• Project Management
• Instructional Technology
• Teacher Training
• Staff Development
• K-12
• Higher Education
• Educational Consulting
• Literacy
• Classroom Management
• Professional Learning Communities
• Instructional Design
• Curriculum Design
• Tutoring
• Education Policy
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Lesson Planning
• Curriculum Development
• Elementary Education
• Classroom
• Public Speaking
• Youth Development
• Educational Leadership
• Educational Technology
• Program Development
• Teaching
• Special Education
• Technology Integration