Spring Valley Academy Welcomes New Principal

Story by Vicki Swetnam

After a thorough and prayerful search, Spring Valley Academy (SVA) is pleased to welcome Peter Cousins as principal for the 2025–26 school year.

With more than 25 years of experience as a math and science teacher, as well as a principal, Cousins is well-equipped to lead SVA into its next chapter. His career has largely been spent in Seventh-day Adventist schools in Indiana, Michigan and North Carolina. His accomplishments include guiding a growing school through a building project, introducing new educational programs, and even starting an online school in his most recent position as superintendent of education for the Indiana Conference.

“I’m truly looking forward to working alongside the staff and parents as we guide students toward Christ,” says Cousins.

“Peter has a long history of successful leadership in growing schools,” says Judy Cambigue, vice principal for kindergarten through sixth grade. “But I’m particularly excited about his passion for supporting students, families and teachers. It’s going to be a great year!”

Cousins shares that Hebrews 8:10–12 is particularly meaningful to him because “the promises of the new covenant shape my expectations for what Christ desires to do in me, for me and through me.”