About me
Dr. Vicki Kirk retired from a career in education on June 30, 2021, and now serves as the project director for Niswonger Foundation Career Pathways. In this role, she leads the development of cutting-edge career pathways in fields such as biotechnology and AI & data science. Prior to this position, Dr. Kirk led the STEM.LD project, an $8.8 million federal grant, serving to improve STEM culture for students in grades 6-12 in Northeast Tennessee.
In the years leading up to her retirement, she served as the Superintendent of Tennessee Schools for the Deaf (TSD). She came to TSD as interim Superintendent in March of 2018 and was appointed permanent, full-time Superintendent in January 2019. Dr. Kirk served as Tennessee’s Deputy Commissioner and Chief Academic Officer under Commissioner Candice McQueen from April 2015 until December 2018. Before her service at the Tennessee Department of Education, Vicki served as Director of Schools in Greene County from 2005 to 2010. She also worked with Greeneville City Schools for 19 years as a teacher, assistant principal, and assistant superintendent. Dr. Kirk holds a bachelor’s degree in medical technology, a Master of Arts in Teaching, and an Ed.D in educational leadership and policy analysis, all from East Tennessee State University.
