Security Corner: Meet Cpl. Robert Gibson

Cpl. Robert Gibson joined University School of Nashville in November as a School Resource Officer, a certified police officer who is primarily assigned to a school and provides safety and security-related functions, including emergency response, safety training, traffic direction, and patrol functions.
By Lauren Max, Anna Garmezy, and Sarah Rubin, Parent Members of the Safety and Security Advisory Committee

Q: Can you tell us about your training?
A: I joined the Vanderbilt University Police Department in 2014. During this time, I served as a Community Service Officer I & ll training and Parking Service Officer l & ll training. I also received both CDL and bike certification training. I then transitioned into a School Resource Officer role after undergoing training.
  
Q: What do you love about your job?
A: I joined law enforcement because I have always been passionate about actively engaging with the community. I am honored to have an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives, and I enjoy helping educate others.

Q: What is your favorite thing about USN?
A: The student community at USN is very special. It is incredibly rewarding to interact with our students, put a smile on their faces, and show them that officers are human beings as well.  

Q: What is something people may not know about you?
A: I love drawing and bike riding in my spare time.

Q: Tell us about your family.
A: I have seven children, and I’m very excited to share that my first grandchild is due in May! I also have two pets and a grand dog.
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    Winged Deer Park and trails in Johnson City hosted our 4th race on Sunday October 11th, and despite a bit of hurricane outwash winds and showers - and reduced team numbers due to fall break and distance from Nashville - our racers utilized all available skills and speed which helped “wing" Sophomore Claire Dehner to a 4th place podium spot, our first podium appearance and medal for the season.
     
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  • HS athletics recaps for September 11-17

    Tiger golfers have officially qualified for the region tournament, and our other teams are not far behind. Volleyball sits near the top of the district, finishing up regular season play next week with Senior Night. Girls soccer continues to hold first place in the district after another 9-0 win, and our cross country runners are chasing after some school records. To round it all out, our mountain bike team traveled to Oakfield to continue to improve on their times for the season. There’s plenty more where that came from- so be sure to come out to the River Campus, Sperling Gym, or out on the road to cheer on our Tigers before their seasons end.
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  • MS athletics recaps for September 11-17

    Middle School volleyball and tennis teams are nearing the final games of their seasons, with the competition heating up while the Tigers play to determine their HVAC rankings. Cross country was finally able to race at the River Campus despite the heat, and our mountain biking team traveled to Oakfield, Tennessee, for a high-temperature race weekend.
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