• 59°

Geraldine Tibbs retires as Madison County Schools PR director

Geraldine Tibbs is retiring as Director of Public Relations and Communications for Madison County Schools. She has worked 44.5 years in the field of education, from classroom teacher to staff positions in the Central Office. (CONTRIBUTED)
Geraldine Tibbs is retiring as Director of Public Relations and Communications for Madison County Schools. She has worked 44.5 years in the field of education, from classroom teacher to staff positions in the Central Office. (CONTRIBUTED)

MADISON COUNTY – After 44.5 years in education, Geraldine Tibbs is retiring as Director of Public Relations and Communications for Madison County Schools.

“Education is most rewarding because it affects the lives of all. Regardless to what one will become in life, he/she will come in contact with an educator,” Tibbs said. “I’m thankful God has allowed me to give 44.5 years of my life to this profession.”

If her parents were living today, they would be amazed at Tibbs’ accomplishments, such as serving as Madison County Schools’ first spokesperson. She feels “blessed to have (met) so many people, in all walks of life, and to hopefully impact lives of many young teachers and administrators.”

Working with several superintendents taught Tibbs a “a wide view on leadership and how to adapt to change.”

Teachers influenced Tibbs’ early life:

* Her first-grade teacher, always encouraging, kind and supportive.

* A strict fourth-grade teacher, always demanding the best.

* An elementary principal confirming good behavior or otherwise contacting your parents.

“I’m a proud graduate of Alabama A&M University … (the reason) I and my eight siblings completed college,” Tibbs said. She earned bachelor and master’s degrees there, certification in administration and as school psychometrist and 40 additional semester hours. Huntsville Bible College bestowed an honorary doctorate.

Her career began at Speak High School in Lawrence County, then in Athens and eventually at Monrovia Elementary School for 15 years. After Central Office positions, Tibbs assumed public relations responsibilities in 2007.

Husband Melvin Tibbs is lead quality assurance specialist for Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering. Their sons are Dr. Randall Tibbs of New Market with Huntsville Podiatry Center and Dr. Jeremy Tibbs of Hendersonville, Tenn. with Rivergate Dental.

Geraldine Tibbs feels gratitude to teach while “sending my two sons through college and medical and dental schools.”

For her successor, Tibbs recommends highlighting district victories, informing the board and superintendent, carefully crafting releases and “keeping the attorney’s number close by.”

For retirement, she’ll devote time to church, volunteering and “some ‘me’ time.”

Madison

MVP names Madison Visionary Award recipients

Bob Jones High School

Local Talent Shines In Alabama Baseball Victory At Toyota Field

Bob Jones High School

Bartlett selected as Executive Director of US Chess Federation

Madison

Mill Creek students shine in Elementary Science Olympiad

Madison

Facility dog Daryl comforts, ‘listens’ to children at Midtown elementary

Madison

Batt-Rawden named ‘Alabama School Psychologist of the Year’

Madison

Madison city councilman Teddy Powell loses to Marilyn Lands in special election for HD10

Bob Jones High School

Bob Jones’ population fondly remembers Angela Mooney

Digital Version

Digital version of The Madison Record – March 27, 2024

Events

AUSA showcasing the U.S. Army’s technological advances in Huntsville

Madison

Voters in HD10 to decide who fills unexpired term today

Madison

Jackie Smith’s legacy thrives through her students at Mill Creek

Harvest

AUSA sponsors ‘Operation Deploy Your Dress’ for women’s gowns

Bob Jones High School

Bob Jones ‘fetches’ ‘Mean Girls – High School Version’ for Spring Musical

Events

Arts Huntsville announces Panoply Arts Festival 2024 highlights  

Huntsville

Women in Tech – Huntsville event to view business future, open scholarships

James Clemens High School

Students in grades K-11 earn City Chess Champ titles

Madison

MVP Community Impact Grant helps library’s Music Garden

Harvest

Enjoy a day of celebration at TARCOG’s Senior Fun Fest

Madison

Kim Dykes named state’s Augmentative and Alternative Communication Professional

Bob Jones High School

All-Girls National Chess Championships set for Chicago

FRONT PAGE FEATURED

Mustang Mud Run Set For April 13- Register Now

FRONT PAGE FEATURED

Madison Miracle League Facility Hopes To Be “Shining” Location

Bob Jones High School

Madison Visionary Awards: Madison residents and business leaders named finalists for volunteerism awards

x