Superintendent's Office
For further information contact:
170 W San Jose Ave, 3rd Floor
Claremont, CA 91711
Telephone: (909) 398-0609 x.70101
FAX: (909) 398-0690
Superintendent's Office
Coming to Claremont in July 2009, Dr. Terry Nichols was formerly employed as the assistant superintendent of Educational Services in the Duarte Unified School District. Dr. Nichols has had teaching and administrative experience in all levels of education. This experience, as a teacher and principal at the elementary, middle and high school levels, in addition to district level positions in curriculum and educational services, has provided him the extensive knowledge that is essential for a successful superintendent. “The superintendent must promote a culture where multiple solutions are generated to grapple with the challenges that face our schools. It is imperative that challenges such as scarce resources and budget cuts be dealt with through transparency, courage and knowledge,” wrote Dr. Nichols in his application portfolio.
Some of Dr. Nichols’ accomplishments while in the Duarte Unified School District include the design and development of the “Duarte Triangle” to enhance Career Tech focus that included partnerships with colleges and the world renown research institutions, City of Hope and Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and the conceptual development in collaboration with Citrus College and Career Tech Education, of the idea of “Big 4” programs of study/career paths which include Pre-Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Occupations and Emerging Theater Arts.
Dr. Nichols was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Central Arkansas, where he earned his Bachelors degree and Special Education credential. He went on to earn his Masters degree in Educational Administration from the University of Arkansas and his Doctorate in Education from the University of Southern California. Dr. Nichols resides in Glendora with his wife, Catherine, and their 17-year-old son, Benjamin. They also have 3 grown children, Steven, Jennifer, and Joshua, and 3 grandchildren.
For further information contact:
170 W San Jose Ave, 3rd Floor
Claremont, CA 91711
Telephone: (909) 398-0609 x.70101
FAX: (909) 398-0690
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