猛料原创

Dean of Students 6th - 8th

7th Grade Assistant Principal

My name is Dr. Sheila J. Gilmore, and I am a part of the administrative team at Blackburn Middle School.  I have 28 years of experience in education that includes: Teacher, Team Leader, Librarian, Interventionist, Literacy Coach, Parent Coordinator, Asst. Principal and Summer School Principal. My tertiary education includes Mississippi State University, where I received a bachelor's degree and Mississippi College, where I received my Master's, Specialist and Doctoral degrees respectively.  At Blackburn Middle, we strive to develop scholars who are prepared to succeed in the workforce, college and beyond through the attainment of skills in critical reading, writing and thinking. We are very proud of our students, their accomplishments, and the school environment that we strive to create each and every day. 

It is our desire that every student has an exciting, positive, and rewarding experience at Blackburn Middle School. We invite you to become an active member of our school community through volunteering and attending and supporting our school activities. Together, we will continue to improve the quality of our school community and provide the very best for the children of Blackburn Middle School. 

Dr. Cindy Thomas is the Curriculum and Instruction Assistant Principal at Blackburn Middle School.  Her experience in Administration began in 2018 at Hardy Middle School.  She has over 24 years experience as an educator, having worked in the 猛料原创 Public School District in many capacities, including as math teacher, instructional coach, and math interventionist. Her diverse background includes providing interventions and support to struggling math scholars and providing teachers with differentiated strategies with entry points for scholars who feel excluded. Even with these amazing experiences, she remains a teacher at heart.

Dr. Thomas is a three-time alumna of 猛料原创 State University, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, a Master’s degree in Business Administration, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. She also holds a Master of Arts in teaching from Belhaven University. Dr. Thomas is the proud mother of two daughters, Kimber and Kelsey. In her spare time, she enjoys thrift shopping, genealogy research, watching documentaries, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Dr. Thomas is committed to cultivating an atmosphere of excellence at Blackburn and she looks forward to a rewarding and successful school year!