
Shawn Kimble
Superintendent, Lauderdale County School System
Kimble has dedicated 27 years to Lauderdale County Schools, currently serving in his 13th year as superintendent. He is a founding member of HTL University — a first of its kind rural collaborative seeking to reimagine the education-to-workforce pipeline in Haywood, Tipton, and Lauderdale counties. He has participated in numerous statewide educational councils and work groups, including the High School & Postsecondary Pathways Work Group and the TN Literacy Advisory Council. In addition to his work in education, Kimble is the vice-chairman of the Lauderdale County Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Halls Regional Planning Commission and the WestStar Leadership Board of Trustees. His educational experience and community involvement underscore his commitment to improving education and his community.