Dr. Gibbs currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of LEAD Public Schools, a network of public charter schools in Nashville, Tennessee, serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. In this role, he leads a team committed to educational excellence, equity, and innovation ensuring every child, regardless of zip code, has access to an exceptional learning experience. A lifelong educator, Dr. Gibbs began his career teaching third grade at Paragon Mills Elementary before serving as an assistant principal and later principal in Metro Nashville Public Schools.
As principal of Warner Arts Magnet Elementary, he led one of the city’s most successful school turnaround efforts, work that earned him recognition as Metro Nashville Public Schools’ Elementary Principal of the Year in 2020. His leadership and impact were featured in The Promise, a Peabody Award-winning podcast produced by Nashville Public Radio, highlighting his transformative approach to community- centered education. Dr. Gibbs holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and an M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision from Tennessee State University, and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership and Strategic Change from Lipscomb University.
