Educational Leadership Faculty

Dr. John Kidd

 

Dr. John Kidd

 

Employer:  James Madison University

Position:  Faculty Member, James Madison University

Educational Background:  BA - Virginia Tech – 1970
                                           MA - James Madison University – 1973
                                           CAGS – Virginia Tech – 1983
                                           EdD – University of Virginia – 1996

Professional Background:  1970-74 - Teacher, History/ Math, Broadway High School
                                   1974-78 – Assistant Principal, John C. Myers Middle School
                                   1978-83 – Principal, McGaheysville Elementary School
                                   1983-87 – Director of Transportation, RCPS
                                   1987-90 – Principal, Broadway High School
                                   1990-91 – Administrative Assistant/Instruction, RCPS
                                   1991-94 – Assistant Superintendent/Instruction, RCPS
                                   1994-07 - Superintendent of Schools, RCPS
                                   2007-     - James Madison University, Ed. Leadership

Professional Affiliations:  Shenandoah Valley Chapter, PDK
                             Virginia Association of School Superintendents, Former President
                             Adjunct Professor – Curry School of Education, UVa
                             Adjunct Professor – James Madison University, 1998-2007

Family:  Wife:  Judy – Assistant Professor, Mathematics, James Madison University
               Sons:  Jason, Graduate, Virginia Tech, Harrisonburg, Va. - City Policeman
               Joseph, Graduate, University of Virginia, Teacher, Monticello High School
 
Hobbies/Interests:  Anything Outdoors
                               Travel – Particularly National Parks