GSS Background Information.

Gibson School Systems was founded in 2000 by Dr. Leea Gibson and Mr. Mohammed Aden. The school was named Gibson Youth Academy after Dr. Gibson’s family name. Dr. Gibson is an American who came to Ethiopia in 1998 G.C to contribute to the quality of education in Africa. She has a bachelor’s degree in education with a focus in English as a second language. She has a masters degree in Educational Administration. Dr. Leea Gibson is a holder of the Ed. D (Doctorate of Education) in Educational Leadership. Dr. Gibson has been a librarian, an English teacher, an English Language Editor for a Major American Magazine, an assistant school principal, and a school director before founding Gibson Youth Academy, the first GSS School.

Mr. Mohammed Aden is a proud Ethiopian businessman who operates successfully in various sectors in Ethiopia. He has a masters degree in Economics. In addition to his business ventures, he is a generous benefactor and contributor to many charities and worthy causes. Gibson School Systems started with one school in the Bole campus which is now the former central office. The first year, the school had 330 students. Today, Gibson School Systems consists of six kindergartens, seven lower primary schools, and six high schools in Kolfe, Kore, SarBet, Bole Medanealem, Lafto, Bole24 and CMC. In addition to serving thousands of students all across Addis Ababa, Gibson School Systems provides jobs to over 1500 people.  Dr. Leea Gibson and Mr. Mohammed Aden are very grateful to the people who help to make this organization strong every day.

Gibson School Systems was the first school in the country to have a communication book, clubs, cultural appreciation day, assistant teachers, emergency practice drills, after school program, Character Counts Program, Vacation Enrichment Program, handwriting classes, composition, novels reading, reading contests, coupon prize box, Open House Programs, line up ceremony performances, spelling bee competition and many other programs.

Mr. Mohammed Aden and Dr. Leea Gibson are dedicated to continuing the Gibson School Systems as a legacy for years to come. Mr. Mohammed Aden and Dr. Leea Gibson recently celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary. They have four boys who all grew up in the Gibson School Systems.