Photo of DR. TOM LIND.

Phone: (815) 678-6858 for Kim Schaefer, Executive Assistant to  the Superintendent
Emailtlind@rb157.org

August 2024 District Updates

Superintendent Welcome Back Letter

D2/D157 Shared Services Organizational Chart

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

DR. TOM LIND

Phone: 815.678.4242 for Kim Schaefer, Executive Assistant to Superintendent

Email: tlind@rb157.org
Twitter: @DrTomLind

Degrees:

  • Doctorate - Northern Illinois University, Educational Leadership

  • Specialist - Northern Illinois University, Educational Administration, and Leadership

  • Masters  - Concordia University - Chicago, Educational Administration and Leadership

  • Bachelors - Rockford University, History and Secondary Education

Certifications:

  • Secondary Teaching, General Administration, Superintendent

  • Danielson Certified Teacher Evaluator

  • Danielson Certified Principal Evaluator

Professional Work Experience:

Dr. Thomas Lind has served as superintendent for both Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 and Nippersink SD 2 since July of 2017. He began his career as a social studies teacher and coach at Hononegah Community High School in Rockton. In 2009, he became the assistant principal of Richmond-Burton Community High School, and in 2012 he was hired to be the principal. In 2017, Dr. Lind was chosen by Nippersink SD 2 and Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 to be the shared superintendent serving both districts.