Tom W. Kimbrell

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Tom W. Kimbrell
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Prior offices
Arkansas Commissioner of Education

Education

Bachelor's

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Graduate

Arkansas State University

Ph.D

Arkansas State University

Tom W. Kimbrell is the former Arkansas Commissioner of Education. Kimbrell was appointed to the position in 2009 by Governor Mike Beebe and served until 2014.[1]

Biography

Before becoming commissioner, Kimbrell served as executive director of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators from 2005 to 2009 and, before that, as superintendent of the North Little Rock and Paragould school districts. Prior to becoming superintendent, he worked in various school administration roles, from director of fiscal services in the Paragould district to assistant principal in the Corning district. He was also a teacher and coach in the Paragould and Pocahontas districts.[1]

Education

  • Ed.D. in Education, Arkansas State University
  • M.S. in Education, Arkansas State University
  • B.S. in education, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville[2]

Political career

Commissioner of Education (2009-2014)

Kimbrell was first appointed in September 2009 and served in office until resigning on July 1, 2014, to become the superintendent of Bryant Public Schools.[3] As the commissioner of education served at the pleasure of the governor, Kimbrell was not subject to reappointment.[2]

Executive Director, AAEA (2005-2009)

Before becoming commissioner, Kimbrell served as executive director of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators from 2005 to 2009.[2]

Appointments

2009

Kimbrell was appointed as Arkansas Commissioner of Education in September 2009 by Governor Mike Beebe (D).[2]

Personal

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Kimbrell and his wife, Tina, have two children.[2]

Recent news

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See also

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
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Arkansas Commissioner of Education
2009-2014
Succeeded by
Tony Wood