Brockton Leadership Team

In this special feature, learn how district leaders of Brockton Public Schools (MA) are working together on behalf of ELLs and how their partnership with the local teachers' union is also supporting ELL success. These videos and related article feature interviews with the following Brockton leaders:

Michael Thomas: Superintendent, Brockton Public Schools
Kellie Jones: Director of the Bilingual Department, Brockton Public Schools
Kimberly Gibson: President, Brockton Education Association (NEA affiliate)
Linda Cahill, DNP, RN (Nursing Supervisor)

Acknowledgements

This article is part of our series on multilingual outreach and support in Brockton, MA and was made possible with the generous support of the National Education Association.

Videos from Brockton, MA

A Team Effort in Brockton, MA: Addressing Food Insecurity During COVID-19

BPS Leaders Kellie Jones and Michael Thomas: Providing staff with cell phones to reach families

Superintendent Michael Thomas: Celebrating diversity in Brockton Public Schools

Brockton Education Association President Kim Gibson on supporting ELLs during COVID-19

Superintendent Michael Thomas and BEA President Kim Gibson discuss collaboration in Brockton, MA

BPS District Leaders Michael Thomas and Kellie Jones: Learning how to take better care of ourselves

Linda Cahill: How Brockton's School Nurses Are Supporting Multilingual Families During COVID-19

Kellie Jones, Bilingual Education Director: We are able to make a difference during a crisis