Petra Gonzalez is the Head Start Administrator for Indiana Service Delivery Area 3. With the support of her team, she oversees the day-to-day operations for six educational campuses in Indiana and Oklahoma. Petra has many years of experience and knowledge in early childhood education. She started her career working with Regional and Early Head Start in Indiana and Ohio.
Petra has served in various roles in her years of service to Head Start programs, including Teacher, Transition Coordinator, Homeless Outreach, and Family Service Supervisor. She has experience leading and managing staff with mutual respect and integrity and strongly believes that early childhood education is vital for the healthy development of children.
Petra is committed to leading and developing Indiana and Oklahoma for success in serving migrant children and their families. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Human Services from Indiana Wesleyan University in Fort Wayne IN. Petra and her team are committed to the mission of Grow Early Learning and work every day to ensure a better future for the children and families we serve.
