Darryl Gerber - Principal, Garfield Elementary School

Darryl Gerber has served students in the Boise School District since 1997. He has worked as a  junior high school science teacher (South), intern elementary school principal (Amity), site administrator/assistant principal Fort Boise Mid High), principal/assistant principal (Senior High Alternative Summer School)  and is currently an elementary school principal (Amity Elementary School).

Mr. Gerber is a knowledgeable and dedicated education professional who believes each student can succeed in school and in life.  He has served as part of a Leadership Team to successfully restructure alternative schools in the Boise District. As an instructional leader, Mr. Gerber played a key role in the effort that increased End-of-Course exam and Idaho Standards Achievement Test scores of "at-risk" students.

Darryl is committed to establishing positive school community relations by  improving the communication, culture and climate of each school where he has worked by effectively hiring, managing and developing staff.  He is dedicated to the District's Strategic Plan by establishing an exceptional aligned curriculum which prepares students for success in the work environment, college and university studies and citizenship.

Darryl has a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Management from Washington State University, a Master of Education degree from University of Washington and an Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Idaho.

Mr. Gerber will serve as principal of Garfield Elementary School beginning the start of the 2014-15 school year.

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