OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Phone: 815-678-4242 for Kim Schaefer, Executive Assistant to Superintendent
Email: tlind@nippersink2.org
Twitter: @DrTomLind
Degrees:
Doctorate - Northern Illinois University, Educational Leadership
Specialist - Northern Illinois University, Educational Administration, and Leadership
Masters - Concordia University - Chicago, Educational Administration and Leadership
Bachelors -Rockford University, History and Secondary Education
Certifications:
Secondary Teaching, General Administration, Superintendent
Danielson Certified Teacher Evaluator
Danielson Certified Principal Evaluator
Professional Work Experience:
Dr. Thomas Lind has served as superintendent for both Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 and Nippersink SD 2 since July of 2017. He began his career in as a social studies teacher and coach at Hononegah Community High School in Rockton, IL. In 2009, he became the assistant principal of Richmond-Burton Community High School, and in 2012 he was hired to be the principal. In 2017, Dr. Lind was chosen by Nippersink SD 2 and Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 to be the shared superintendent serving both districts.