William C. Gibson
Davidson,NC
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Jackson Park Elementary
Kannapolis, NC
06.2020 - Current
- Responsible for the total educational process, and all overarching aspects of leadership, management, and supervision to ensure learning at high levels for every student.
- Led students and staff in achieving strong academic growth during each school year, with the 2020-21 growth not reported due to Covid-19, and: “Exceeding Expected Growth” with an overall growth composite score of +8.77 during the 2021-22 school year
- “Exceeding Expected Growth” with an overall growth composite score of +4.68 during the 2022-23 school year
- “Exceeding Expected Growth” with an overall growth composite score of +4.38 during the 2023-24 school year
- Jackson Park Elementary earned a School Performance Grade of a B for the 2022-23 school year, which was the first school in Kannapolis City School to receive this high of a Performance Grade in well over a decade
- Jackson Park Elementary repeated the School Performance Grade of a B for the 2023-24 school year, maintaining the high level of student proficiency and growth
- Launched Global Studies and Dual Language magnet programs during the 2021-22 school year, and expanded both programs during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years.
- Effectively, safely, and successfully managed all aspects of the school and educational process during each phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, eliciting strong student achievement and minimal staff turnover throughout.
- Oversaw the development of the MTSS process at Jackson Park, effectively installing a tiered system of support for all students and teachers in the areas of academics, social/emotional development, and behavior.
- Led school safe-schools teams in creating, evaluating, and refining systems of preparedness, communication, and response for potential school and community level crisis.
- Frequently monitored instruction and student learning, and evaluated the teaching staff at our school and provided consistent and constructive feedback to staff members.
- Presented at the 2024 National Magnet Schools of American conference in New York City
Principal
Shady Brook Elementary
Kannapolis, NC
03.2014 - 06.2020
- Responsible for the total educational process, and all overarching aspects of leadership, management, and supervision to ensure learning at high levels for every student.
- Led students and staff in achieving “Meeting Expected Growth” status 5 out of 7 school years, and “Exceeded Expected Growth” status 2 out of 7 school years.
- Led students and staff in achieving “Exceeded Expected Growth” statues during the 2016-17 school year with a growth component of +4.08, and earned the highest school performance grade in the district and top 5% Growth Composite in the state.
- Pioneered the MTSS process in Kannapolis City Schools, effectively installing a tiered system of support for all students and teachers in the areas of academics, social/emotional development, and behavior.
- Served on the district level MTSS team, creating, evaluating, and refining systems of support in each of Kannapolis City Schools.
- Led school and district level safe-schools teams in creating, evaluating, and refining systems of preparedness, communication, and response for potential school and community level crisis.
- Led staff development training and school-wide implementation of the Blended Learning Model, and partnered with Apple in beta-testing the Schoolworks technology framework in facilitating and supporting Blended Learning instruction.
- Utilized the Data Wise process to analyze formative and summative assessment data and worked with teachers to identify and employ research-based interventions throughout their lessons and curricular design.
- Frequently monitored instruction and student learning, and evaluated the teaching staff at our school and provided consistent and constructive feedback to staff members.
- Achieved PBIS Green Ribbon Status.
Curriculum Coordinator
Shady Brook Elementary
Kannapolis, NC
07.2013 - 03.2014
Assistant Principal
Highland Renaissance Academy
Charlotte, NC
08.2012 - 07.2013
Assistant Principal
Newell Elementary
Charlotte, NC
07.2006 - 07.2012
Kindergarten Teacher
John Motley Morehead Elementary School
Charlotte, NC
08.2000 - 06.2005
Kindergarten Teacher
Westside Elementary
Roanoke, VA
08.1999 - 06.2000
Education
Master of School Administration -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Roanoke College
Salem, VA01.1998
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Curriculum development
- Community engagement
- Staff development
- Financial leadership
- Performance evaluation
- School culture
- Data analysis
- Crisis management
- Program implementation
Awards
- Kannapolis City Schools 2020 Principal of the Year
- NCAA Academic All-American 1995
Accomplishments
- NCAA Academic All-American 1995
- Individual 800m Conference Champion, Roanoke College, 1997
- 2011 San Diego Marathon Finisher
- 2013 Arizona Marathon Finisher
- 2014 Seattle Marathon Finisher
References
- Dr. Sara Newell, Superintendent, Kannapolis City Schools, sara.newell@kcs.k12.nc.us, 704-933-1131
- Dr. Chip Buckwell, Former Superintendent, Kannapolis City Schools, chip.buckwell@kcs.k12.nc.us, 704-791-5031
- Dr. Kelly Burgess, Director of Accountability, Rowan Salisbury Schools, kelly.burgess@rss.k12.nc.us, 704-630-6091
- Daryle Adams, Director of Career and Technical Education, Kannapolis City Schools,daryle.adams@kcs.k12.nc.us, 704-933-1131
Timeline
Principal
Jackson Park Elementary
06.2020 - Current
Principal
Shady Brook Elementary
03.2014 - 06.2020
Curriculum Coordinator
Shady Brook Elementary
07.2013 - 03.2014
Assistant Principal
Highland Renaissance Academy
08.2012 - 07.2013
Assistant Principal
Newell Elementary
07.2006 - 07.2012
Kindergarten Teacher
John Motley Morehead Elementary School
08.2000 - 06.2005
Kindergarten Teacher
Westside Elementary
08.1999 - 06.2000
Master of School Administration -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Roanoke College
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