Lance Gibbon

Educational Leader | Student Champion | Education Evangelist | Leadership Consultant | Team Builder | Lifelong Learner

United States

Dr. Lance Gibbon is a dynamic servant leader in education based in the Puget Sound area. He excels at providing student opportunities, cultivating connections, and promoting positive, inclusive learning and work environments. A passionate community supporter, volunteer, and board member, he was twice recognized as Community Leader of the Year.

After earning a B.A. in Music Education, Dr. Gibbon obtained a Master’s in Educational Leadership and a Doctorate in Education from Seattle Pacific University. During his distinguished career, he has served as a superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, and teacher.

Cultivating connections and enhancing team building through creative strategies and community partnerships, Dr. Gibbon exemplifies servant leadership. While managing million-dollar budgets, he fosters positive, inclusive learning environments for students, educators, and staff members alike.

Portfolio
Shelton-Mason County Journal
New Hood Canal leader wants to know your name

Like many people, Lance Gibbon did some reassessing during the pandemic, and realized he wanted a school administration job where he knew the names of all the students, which he might achieve as superintendent of the Hood Canal School District. About 325 students were expected to show up for the first day of school yesterday.

EIN Presswire
04/20/2023
Dr. Lance Gibbon Urges Districts to Sustain Arts Funding Despite Budget Shortfalls

Educational leader, musician and former music educator Dr. Lance Gibbon advocates preserving arts programs and urges communities to invest in arts nonprofits. SEATTLE, WA, USA, April 20, 2023/ EINPresswire.com/ -- In the wake of budget challenges across Washington state, families and staff are rallying to save arts programs on the chopping block.

ideamensch
04/07/2023
Lance Gibbon - Educator

Dr. Lance Gibbon is a dynamic leader in education, serving a diverse range of students, staff, and families for three decades in the Puget Sound area. Dr. Gibbon's efforts have contributed to improved student achievement, expanded opportunities, and state and national awards.

Brainz Magazine
Dr. Lance Gibbon Discusses Inclusivity And Recognition in Community Engagement

We connected with Dr. Lance Gibbon to learn about his highly successful community partnership and engagement strategies in this three-part interview series. Dr. Gibbon is a thought leader in this field with a strong 30-year track record of success in multiple school districts. Dr. Gibbon’s efforts have resulted in increased community engagement, support and pride in local schools, and successful passage of school district ballot measures. In this segment, we wanted to hear Dr. Gibbon’s views...

APGNation
03/20/2023
Dr. Lance Gibbon on Social Media: Your Partner in Public Ed

The widespread use of social media has presented some complicated challenges to both educational leaders and society at large. While plenty of negative criticisms can be reasonably levied against social media, there is no doubt it is here to stay. The good news is that there are many positive things social media can offer if properly utilized. In this article, Dr. Lance Gibbon offers some advice on how school districts might do that.