As the Superintendent of Farmington R-7 School District, Dr. Kyle Gibbs brings a wealth of experience and a profound dedication to education. Raised on a farm near Viburnum, Missouri, he learned the value of hard work and the importance of education early on. He holds a dual major in elementary and special education from Evangel University and advanced degrees in educational administration and leadership from Southwest Baptist University.
During his 27-year career in Missouri’s educational system, he has served in various capacities, including teacher, assistant principal, and principal across multiple school levels. His notable achievements include transforming a low-performing school into a 2019 Exemplary PLC school recognized for its STEAM integration during his tenure as a principal in the Hannibal School District. Before joining Farmington R-7, he served as Superintendent at the Crawford County R-1 School District in Bourbon, Missouri, where he spearheaded the opening of a cutting-edge science, agriculture, and STEM facility. Recognized as the 2022 Missouri Association of School Administrators Outstanding Emerging Superintendent for the South Central region, he serves as a consultant specializing in school strategic planning.
During his time in Farmington, Dr. Gibbs has led several district-wide initiatives focused on clarity, connection, and student readiness. In addition, he intentionally elevates student voice across the district, expands community connections through meaningful partnerships and engagement opportunities, and enhances district communications to strengthen transparency and trust with staff, families, and community members.
Dr. Gibbs is highly visible across all eight school campuses and throughout the community, where he interacts regularly with staff, students, families, and community members. He remains committed to ensuring that Farmington R-7 is a model of excellence, guided by his belief that education is a calling to serve others and that leadership is purposeful and integrity-driven.
Recognized as the 2022 Missouri Association of School Administrators Outstanding Emerging Superintendent for the South Central region, he has served as an adjunct professor and consultant specializing in school strategic planning. He is committed to ensuring that Farmington R-7 remains a model of excellence, embodying his vision of education as a calling to serve and lead with foresight and integrity.