40+ years in education as teacher, coach, superintendent
Mention education infrastructure in Shelby, and the name that often comes up is Tim Tarvin ’77. New SHS, new pre-K-8 building, new athletic complex. Tim was the driving force in making them all advance from concept to reality.
While at SHS Tim served on Student Council all four years and competed in track, cross country and wrestling, earning 10 letters.
After graduating he earned a bachelor’s degree in education at Bowling Green State University and a master’s in educational administration at the University of Dayton. Tim then earned his superintendent’s license from Ashland University.
His career started as a teacher and coach at Storer Outdoor Education Center where he spent three years. Next at Gallea Academy he taught social studies and coached track, cross country and wrestling for 8 years.
Arriving at SHS Tim first taught social studies and coached wrestling at both SHS and the middle school where he also coached track. Next came 8 years serving as SHS assistant principal, 8 years as middle school principal, and capping his career serving 12 years as Shelby Schools superintendent.
Simultaneously Tim made time to serve the community. He serves on the boards of The Shelby Foundation, United Fund and the Shelby Community Improvement Corporation. He has been a Rotary Club member for 12 years. In 2022 his success led to receiving the Exemplary Leadership Award from the Buckeye Association of School Administrators.
Observes a fellow alum, “Tim’s boundless energy and dedication to Shelby students has enriched the lives of thousands of young people.”