Amanda Peters is an Alumnus of Patrick Henry High School, graduating in 1998. During the following 4 years Mrs. Peters attended Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring in Music Education. She served as principal flautist in the VCU Wind Ensemble during her junior and senior years. She also served as principal flautist for the world premiere of the "Millennium Symphony" by Graham Garton during the summer of 2000 in Bermuda. Mrs. Peters graduated magna cum laude in the spring of 2002 and was named the outstanding student music educator for her class. Immediately upon graduation, Mrs. Peters attained a position as Director of Bands for both the high school and middle school programs in Lunenburg County, VA. After 2 years, the position for Director of Bands at PHHS became available, and Mrs. Peters could not pass up the opportunity to teach at her former High School. From 2004 to present, Mrs. Peters has led the PH Band program to several important accomplishments, including 4 straight Superior ratings for the Wind Ensemble at the annual VBODA spring concert festival. She has also been named 4 times in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers," a program that allows nominations by students only.

In 2005, Mrs. Peters married her fiancé, Jeff, a former band geek whom you are likely to see at most of the various marching, jazz and concert performances. They currently reside in Glen Allen with their cats, Oreo, Louie and Ella.