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John
Tindall-Gibson

John Tindall-Gibson is the Superintendent of Naugatuck Public Schools and has held a variety of positions in school districts in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Arizona.

John Tindall-Gibson, a highly regarded school administrator, began his career in education as a Teacher with Amphitheater Public Schools in Tucson, Arizona. From 1974 to 1977, Tindall-Gibson taught courses including anthropology, sociology, U.S. government, American history, and psychology. Taking on a directorial role in alternative education with the school district in 1977, John Tindall-Gibson taught several classes focused on Arizona history, coordinated and led wilderness backpacking trips, and created other educational opportunities for disadvantaged students.

From 1982 to 1987, John Tindall-Gibson held positions in construction management with KE&G Construction and Delmar Development Corporation. In these roles, Tindall-Gibson supervised construction and planning activities for custom homes, condominiums, and commercial buildings, gaining expertise he would later apply while overseeing school construction projects. After his time with these firms, John Tindall-Gibson returned to Amphitheater Public Schools as a Coordinator, moving into a new role as an Assistant Principal in 1990. As Assistant Principal, he developed a specialized curriculum based on outdoor education and community service. Tindall-Gibson also held responsibility for managing curriculum development, staff evaluation, and annual budgeting.

John Tindall-Gibson took on broader responsibilities within Amphitheater Public Schools as the Principal of a 1,250-student K-8 school in Catalina, Arizona, in 1993. He later moved into a similar role at a 900-student middle school in Tucson. While serving as a School Principal, Tindall-Gibson also taught a graduate-level course in secondary methods at The University of Arizona. In 2000, John Tindall-Gibson took the next step in his career, accepting a position as Superintendent of Litchfield Public Schools in Connecticut. After five years with Litchfield Public Schools, he moved to Rhode Island, where he served as the Superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools.

Tindall-Gibson currently serves as the Superintendent of Naugatuck Public Schools in Connecticut, an 11-school district with an annual budget of more than $56 million. John Tindall-Gibson graduated from The University of Arizona with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and later pursued a teaching certification in secondary education and American history. He also holds a Master’s degree in Foundations of Education and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration.


John Tindall-Gibson's Schools

John Tindall-Gibson's Companies

  		•  Naugatuck Public Schools 2006
    Superintendent of Schools
    Chief executive officer, planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, budgeting. Implemented full-day kindergarten, rapidly improving mastery test scores New roof-top solar array installed at the high school is the largest in the state (158,000 sq. ft.)
  		• Lincoln Public Schools 2005 - 2006
    Superintendent of Schools
    All high-performing schools, state championship athletic teams, Physics First grant, implemented state secondary reform initiative. Built a beautiful new 1000 student middle school.
  		• Litchfield Public Schools 2000 - 2005
    Superintendent of Schools
    Chief executive officer, planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, budgeting. All schools met AYP, high SAT scores Passed a $37 million referendum to build a new high school.

John Tindall-Gibson's Publications

  • An Abridged Tour of Naugatuck Public Schools, Part 1 by John Tindall-Gibson
    , John Tindall-Gibson's Publications on Bigsight
    May, 2011
    Welcome to the blog of John Tindall-Gibson, Superintendent of Naugatuck Public Schools. The Naugatuck public school system offers wonderful learning opportunities for traditional and nontraditional students. Over my next two blog entries, I will provide overviews of some of our programs, as well as answers to your most pressing questions.

    School District
    In Naugatuck, we strive to provide our K-12 students with the resources they need to absorb a broad, well-rounded academic curriculum that prepares them for higher education and beyond. We work toward this bold goal via several objectives. Namely, our staff advocates for a curriculum designed according to rigorous state standards, thorough research, and assessments that test fundamental skills and knowledge. Finding and employing the best teachers in their fields remains another of the Naugatuck school system’s foremost priorities. We offer our teachers incentives intended to keep them on staff over long periods of time, which allows both teachers and students to bond and form relationships built on trust and solid education.

    Adult and Continuing Education
    Learning does not stop at a predetermined point in life. We in Naugatuck believe learning to be a lifelong process from which all ages can benefit. Our Adult & Continuing Education program affords adults the perfect opportunity to further their educational wants and needs beyond their current levels. We offer GEDs, preparatory courses, and much more besides.

    In my next blog post, I will provide more details concerning Naugatuck Public Schools.

    Sincerely,

    John Tindall-Gibson
    Superintendent


    An Abridged Tour of Naugatuck Public Schools, Part 2 by John Tindall-Gibson