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1935
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2018
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Kelvin Filer
April 18, 2022
I just always appreciated Ted's commitment to educating our youth !!! I know when he developed "The Compton Reading Program" where we mandated that the schools set aside three (3) hours a day to focus on READING !!! This project really started to show some positive results for our students' test scores across the board ! It was a novel approach and Ted was instrumental in making it happen
Kelvin D Filer
April 18, 2021
I was a member of the Compton Unified School District when Ted was hired as the Superintendent ! He was an excellent leader and we were really starting to turn things around when Ted instituted a MANDATORY reading program in our elementary schools ! Our loss was Chicago’s gain !
Jr
May 17, 2018
He was a great man. In my mind, he will always represent to me what the leader of a family should be. I say this while recalling what are some of my best memories - those surrounded by family. It always felt like he was bringing us all together, particularly for what many would consider the traditional major holidays. But as I've grown older, I realized that those holidays are more accurately described as any possible day to bring as many of our friends and family together for a time to celebrate. Simply put, a chance to be together. I miss him so much and will never forget his legacy. Thats my grandpa, and I feel so proud to get to say so. Much love and respect.
April 27, 2018
Ms. Kimbrough and Family,
My prayers are with you in your time of bereavement.
Ted was Superintendent in Chicago when I was President of the Chicago Board of Education. We came to know and respect him as one concerned about improving education for all.
We are thankful that we were blessed to have shared in a portion of his life.
Florence B. Cox
Former President
Chicago Board of Education
April 27, 2018
Mark, Kathy and family,
Though words are few at a time
like this, please know that you
are in our thought and prayers.
Love,
Dolores and Ed Nunez
willy
April 26, 2018
deepest sympathy to you and your family, Mrs Kimbrough. sweet man. rest in peace.
Willy(Dr. Fein's office)
J Hays
April 25, 2018
Rest in peace. Ted's support of youth programs, like the YMCA in Compton was greatly appreciated. He was awarded a Patron of Youth Award for that support. He will be missed.
R. S.
April 25, 2018
Mr. Kimbrough's loss is a loss for public education. As a teacher in 1980s Compton, I saw him labor against incredible odds to bring order and rationality to a moribund, chaotic system, and achieve notable success. This was a great man.
R. S.
April 25, 2018
Mr. Kimbrough's passing is a loss to public education. As a teacher in 1980s Compton, I saw him labor against incredible odds to bring order and rationality to a moribund, chaotic system, and achieve notable successes. This was a great man.
Ted Kimbrough, Superintendent Compton Unified School District & Members of The Board of Trustees, Compton Unified School District
John Steward, Former Member Board of Trustee Compton Unified School District
April 24, 2018
Kelvin Filer
April 24, 2018
I am sorry to hear of Ted's passing ! I was a member of the CUSD Board of Trustees when he was hired as the Superintendent and I thought he did a great job in turning our district around !! Ted was a committed educator for our community. My condolences to the family.
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