DISTRICT APPOINTS NEW SUPERINTENDENT
School board unanimously taps Hibbler to top spot
Ferndale Schools Board of Education unanimously named Camille Hibbler as the district’s new superintendent.
Hibbler has been working as the interim superintendent following the resignation of former Superintendent Bobbie Hayes Goodrum. The resignation was announced in October and Goodrum’s last official workday was Dec. 31, 2023.
Before she was named as the new superintendent, Hibbler’s previous work in the school district included being assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and assessment for 14 months.
She previously held several leadership positions, including director of curriculum, principal, and dean of students, in other local school districts.
In a statement Thursday, Hibbler said she was thrilled and honored to become Ferndale Public School District’s superintendent.
“It is with great excitement and eagerness that I embrace this opportunity to lead and make positive changes within our community,” Hibbler said. “I am eager to continue to collaborate with dedicated educators, parents and stakeholders to implement positive change and foster a nurturing environment for academic excellence.”
Board of Education trustees made the decision to appoint Hibbler to the new position at a meeting Tuesday night. Hibbler answered questions from board members and gave a presentation on her candidacy during the meeting.
Board members reportedly reviewed public comments and deliberated before choosing Hibbler. She is now negotiating a contract with the school district before her role as superintendent becomes official.
Board President Sandra Dukhie in a statement said Hibbler “has already made a significant positive impact on our district and aligns with our commitment to always do what’s best for our students’ education.”
There are over 3,000 students in the four-square miles of the Ferndale Public Schools district, which includes Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge and parts of Oak Park and Royal Oak Township.
Among its buildings are an early childhood care center, two elementary schools, a middle school, two high schools, and an alternative/ adult education program.
In her statement, Dukhie said Board of Education members “eagerly anticipate (Hibbler’s) continued leadership” in the district.
Dukhie and Hibbler were unavailable for interviews Thursday.