Chuck Thibideau on Blogger: July 2019

Friday, July 26, 2019

How After-School Programs Support Learning

Backed by more than 30 years of classroom and administrative experience, Chuck Thibideau has worked as a principal and assistant principal for the Rocklin Unified School District since 2005. One of Chuck Thibideau’s many duties as assistant principal is monitoring the district’s after-school programming.

After-school programs are beneficial for students. In addition to providing a safe and supervised environment for children, many programs offer tutoring or enriching art classes that supplement a child’s education.

After-school programs are ideal for exposing students to subjects not be covered in school, such as applied STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) concepts, foreign languages, music, art, and performing arts.

In many programs, staff members can provide one-on-one attention to students who struggle with homework. This interaction can benefit students with learning or attention disorders who may need more guidance.

About Chuck Thibideau

A graduate of California State University, Sacramento, Chuck Thibideau began his teaching and educational administration career in 1985, when he joined the Sacramento City Unified School District as a social science teacher at Hiram W. Johnson High School. Over the next 14 years, he held a variety of teaching positions within the district. During this time, Chuck Thibideau gained experience with a range of teaching methods while managing classrooms and preparing students for future academic success.

In 1999, Chuck Thibideau transitioned into the administrative side of the education field when he accepted a position as assistant school principal at Goethe Middle School. In this position, he held a range of administrative duties related to student instruction and school management. In addition, he developed innovative initiatives such as a positive-behavior reward program and a capacity-building program for lesson planning.

After building upon this administrative experience through positions as an assistant principal and principal with two schools in the Sacramento district, Chuck Thibideau joined Rocklin Unified School District in 2005 and has served as assistant principal, principal, and supervisor of attendance. In these roles, Mr. Thibideau has helped administer daily activities, including at Rocklin Independent Charter Academy and Victory High School.