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Background
Background
Dr. Gregory Thornton, Ed. D., a native of Philadelphia, embarked on his educational journey as a student of the School District of Philadelphia. His academic pursuits led him to graduate from Overbrook High School and further his studies at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. He continued to expand his knowledge, obtaining his Master of Arts degree in Administration/Supervision at Salisbury State University in Maryland, and his Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Nova Southeastern University in Florida.
Dr. Thornton's career in education, spanning over thirty years, is a testament to his unwavering commitment to children and families. His diverse roles, from a teacher to an elementary and secondary principal, and various leadership positions, including Superintendent roles with increasing responsibilities, have all been guided by this commitment. His priorities include ensuring equity and excellence through increased student achievement, effective and efficient operations, and sustained parent and community partnerships.
Dr. Thornton's leadership positions are a testament to his extensive experience and expertise. He has served as Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore City Public Schools, Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools and the Chester Upland School District, and Chief Academic Officer for the School District of Philadelphia. His leadership has also been felt in Montgomery County MD Public Schools and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County NC Public Schools. This wealth of experience instills confidence in his leadership.
Dr. Thornton's educational legacy is not just a professional achievement but a personal one. It continues to live on through his family: his wife, Theresa; two sons, Gregory II and Geoffrey; and three grandchildren, Rachael, Geoffrey II, and Gianna. This personal touch adds a human element to his professional journey, fostering a sense of connection and empathy.
SELECTED AWARDS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES
SELECTED AWARDS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES
Board of Directors United Way of Central Maryland
Board of Directors Junior Achievement of Maryland
Board of Directors Workforce Investment Board, Baltimore
Founding Member, AASA/Howard University Partnership Program
Board of Directors United Way of Milwaukee
Board of Directors, Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
Member, Educators Roundtable
Member, Horace Mann Society
Chair, Education Committee Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board
Member, Rotary International
Member, College Board Superintendents’ Advisory Board
Member, Regional Education Laboratory (REL) – Midwest
Adjunct Lecturer, University of Pennsylvania, School of Education
Adjunct Professor, Gardner-Webb University
Inductee, Temple University Gallery of Success 2006
President’s Award, Schoolmen’s Club of Philadelphia
National Urban Education Collaborative, Temple University
Yale Institute for Teaching and Learning
Community College of Philadelphia Strategic Design Team
National Educational Trust Advisory Group for the Reorganization of New Orleans Public Schools
Mid-Atlantic Comprehensive Center (MACC) at the George Washington University
Center for Equity and Excellence in Education Advisory Board
Board of Directors Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Education
IBM Nominee for Technology Superintendent of the Year, 2005
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Keynote Speaker, Florida School Board Association Annual Conference, December 2016
Keynote Speaker, National Association of Black School Educators (NASBE) Conference
Keynote Speaker, Northwestern Mutual, January 2011
Keynote Speaker, Milwaukee Urban League, October 2010
Presenter, National Association of Black School Educators (NASBE), Public Policy
Forums, May 2010, May 2011, May 2012
Presenter, Microsoft CIO Summit, February 2007
Keynote Speaker, World Conference on Urban Education, November 2005
Presenter, Annenberg Symposium for School Reform, February 2006
Presenter, No Child Left Behind National Summit, April 2006
Presenter, Council of Great City Schools, November 2006
Student Readiness: the Challenge for College, with Kati Haycock and Charles Reed, The Chronicle of Higher Education, School and College Section B, Volume LII, Number 27, March 2006
Connecting Schools and Universities: An Innovative Partnership, On Common Ground,
Yale-New Haven Teacher’s Institute, Number 11, Winter 2007
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