Peter Griggs, Author at North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Peter Griggs

Peter Griggs is the proud father of two amazing sons and has been happily married to his wife for over 25 years. Writing and education run in Peter’s family with both his father and one sister as published authors and his mother and another sister as educators. His full-time job is the marketing and outreach director for Shasta College. When he’s not writing for the college, Peter is out taking photos as he backpacks the beautiful North State.

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Shasta College offers many avenues for an affordable, positive college experience and many pathways to earn a college degree that will prepare young adults for successful careers or transition to a four-year college. Photos provided by Shasta College

Shasta College Celebrates 75 Years of Excellence and a Legacy of Community Service

By Peter Griggs | November 4, 2024

For 75 years, Shasta College has been honored to serve our North State communities by providing affordable access to higher education. It’s a little dizzying to consider how far we’ve […]

Boy Scouts of America — Teaching Leadership And Giving Back To The Community Since 1910

By Peter Griggs | March 6, 2023

Early Saturday morning, just as the sun rises, a small group of 10-17-year-old Boy Scouts meet in a school parking lot, dressed in their uniforms, packed, and ready to set […]

Tips for Making College Affordable

By Peter Griggs | February 27, 2020

At some point between changing the 300th diaper and pinning that kindergarten art masterpiece on the fridge, many parents begin to wonder if their miniature Picasso will one day be […]