WELCOME THE NEW DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES: THOMAS SHELTON
Dear Ferndale Family,
Please join me in welcoming Tom Shelton, who has joined us as the new HR Director. Mr. Shelton brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our district, and we look forward to the positive impact he will have on our school community.
Please take a moment to read the bio below and extend a warm welcome to Tom as he embarks on this exciting journey with us.
Camille Hibbler
Interim Superintendent
Ferndale Public Schools
THOMAS SHELTON BIO / INTRODUCTION:
Ferndale Public Schools welcomes Thomas Shelton as its new Director of Human Resources. Shelton joins the administrative cabinet team offering 29 years of experience in education. Over the course of his career, he has held a wide variety of roles both in lower elementary and high school settings. Shelton’s experience over the years includes roles as a teacher, guidance counselor, and principal. Shelton also has direct experience with the district as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for Ferndale Schools from 2014 to 2017.
Shelton believes that Human Resources plays a critical role in serving the employees of the organization, with a primary mission to meet their professional and personal needs. He further explains that clear and consistent communication, responsiveness, trust, accessibility, and accountability are critical to leading a successful department. Shelton extends an open invitation to employees to reach out and he maintains an open-door philosophy for the department.
Please join us in welcoming Tom as he prioritizes being visible and spending time in our district buildings over the next couple of weeks.
