GREGORY L. KIBLER
Poland,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven educational leader passionate about fostering student success and community engagement. Committed to leveraging a diverse skill set to create inclusive learning environments that empower students, families, and communities. Eager to contribute strategic vision and innovative solutions in a superintendent role, ensuring every individual reaches full potential. Dedicated to driving educational excellence through collaboration, advocacy, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by today’s learners.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director of Performance and Accountability
YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Youngstown, OH
07.2025 - Current
- Strategic Leadership & ROI: Orchestrate the district’s strategic plan execution, designing rigorous program evaluations and ROI analyses to drive data-informed fiscal and instructional resource allocation.
- Executive Governance & Labor Relations: Serve as a primary advisor to the Superintendent and Board of Education; lead collective bargaining and labor-management initiatives to ensure contract compliance and maintain positive union relationships.
- Systems Integrity & Compliance: Direct the district-wide accountability strategy, overseeing the EMIS department to maintain 100% compliance with state reporting and the Ohio Report Card.
- Organizational Performance & Culture: Manage complex personnel actions and departmental development while championing a culture of accountability through customized professional development in data literacy for all staff levels.
Director Data And Accountability
YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Youngstown, OH
07.2022 - 06.2025
- Strategic Planning & Evaluation: Directed the implementation of the district’s strategic plan, establishing performance metrics and rigorous program evaluations to ensure all initiatives met established timelines and targets.
- Data Literacy & Training: Spearheaded district-wide professional development to build staff capacity in data analysis and strategic planning, ensuring stakeholders at all levels could effectively interpret and present data.
- Reporting & Compliance: Managed the EMIS department and analyzed district-wide student assessment results to provide actionable reporting and data-driven insights to the Superintendent and Board of Education.
Assistant Principal (PreK-8, PreK-5)
YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Youngstown, OH
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Support head principal in leading scholars and staff toward academic progress and achievement.
- Testing coordinator.
- PBIS Facilitator.
- Facilitated MTSS Process, BLT, and Attendance Team Meetings.
- Evaluate teachers and staff.
- Support return to in-person learning plan and logistics.
Deputy Chief of Data with Youngstown City Schools
MAHONING COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER
Youngstown, OH
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Data Visualization & Strategic Reporting: Directed "State of the District" presentations and developed customized data tools—including Score Cards and "5 Week Reviews"—to provide principals and executive leadership with actionable insights into BAG (Behavior, Attendance, Grades) metrics.
- Assessment & Accountability Management: Led progress monitoring for district-wide assessments (STAR, NWEA, SLOs) and projected Ohio State Report Card outcomes while managing the critical Roster Verification process.
- Operational Leadership: Facilitated district reconfiguration through strategic re-staffing and the implementation of School Quality Surveys to align classified staff operations with the Strategic Plan for Improvement.
Secondary Curriculum Supervisor with Youngstown City Schools
MAHONING COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER
Youngstown, OH
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Instructional Oversight & Curriculum Design: Managed the alignment of K-12 curriculum maps with Ohio’s New Learning Standards and oversaw the implementation of district-wide assessments and specialized literacy and math initiatives.
- Professional Development & Performance Coaching: Designed and delivered PD focusing on Formative Instructional Practices (FIP) and PBIS; conducted classroom walkthroughs to monitor the fidelity of instructional implementation and behavior management.
- Systemic Improvement & Testing Coordination: Facilitated the Ohio Improvement Process (OIP) through DLT, BLT, and TBT leadership while training staff on state testing protocols (AIR/PARCC) and roster verification procedures.
7th and 8th Science Teacher
COLUMBIANA SOUTH SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Columbiana, OH
08.2009 - 07.2014
- Evaluated student performance and adjusted instructional strategies to enhance educational outcomes for all learners.
- Partnered with intervention teachers to enhance educational outcomes for students at each grade level.
- Initiated and participated in grade level meetings.
- Acted as a liaison for science programs, promoting educational resources and opportunities within Mahoning County Educational Service Center.
- Achieved consistent improvement in 8th grade science OAA scores, exceeding performance indicators annually.
- Cultivated student engagement by designing real-world problem-solving scenarios and facilitating skill development.
- Building Committee Member and Wellness Committee Member.
- Head Track and Cross Country Coach.
Education
Superintendent Program - Educational Leadership And Management
Concordia University
Chicago, IL04-2021
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Indianapolis, IN12-2017
Master of Science - Education: Curriculum and Instruction
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
Youngstown, OH12-2011
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Science Education
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Athens, OH12-2006
Skills
- Ohio Improvement Process
- School Improvement Strategies
- PHCLE Certified
- Science of Reading
- Curriculum Adoption and Implementation
- Preparing & Delivering Professional Development
- Data System Coaching
- Best Teaching & Learning Practices
- PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support)
- Resident Educator Program
- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support)
- OTES 20/OPES/OSCES
- New Staff Onboarding and Orientation
- Google Certified Educator Level 1
- Apple Certified
Affiliations
- Poland Schools Foundation - Vice President
- AASPA Member
- pHCLE - Certified
- NEOASPA
Certification
- Superintendent License: 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2026
- Principal License (Pk-5, 5-12): 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2026
- Teaching License (AYA 7-12 Earth Science, Life Science): 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2026
Timeline
Executive Director of Performance and Accountability
YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2025 - Current
Director Data And Accountability
YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2022 - 06.2025
Assistant Principal (PreK-8, PreK-5)
YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2020 - 06.2022
Deputy Chief of Data with Youngstown City Schools
MAHONING COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER
01.2017 - 06.2020
Secondary Curriculum Supervisor with Youngstown City Schools
MAHONING COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER
08.2014 - 12.2016
7th and 8th Science Teacher
COLUMBIANA SOUTH SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2009 - 07.2014
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Master of Science - Education: Curriculum and Instruction
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Science Education
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Superintendent Program - Educational Leadership And Management
Concordia University
Presentations
- Strategic Data Project Spring Convening, Cambridge, May 2019
- Carnegie Institute, San Francisco, April 2019
- SxSWedu Conference, Austin, March 2019
- NWEA Ohio Leadership Summit, Cleveland, February 2019
- Learning Forward Conference, Dallas, December 2018
- OAASFEP Ohio State Title Conference, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018