Principal's Desk
Dr. Jimmy Chism is proud to serve in his third year as principal of John E. Flynn a Marzano Academy and his tenth year as a building administrator. With a decade of school leadership experience, he is deeply committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment where every student is known, supported, and challenged.
Dr. Chism is passionate about keeping Flynn at the forefront of education innovation. Under his leadership, the school continues to stand as a model for competency-based education and student-centered systems. His dedication to building strong, responsive school cultures was recognized at the state level when he was named Colorado Assistant Principal of the Year in 2023.
His educational philosophy was shaped early in his career while serving on the Tohono O'odham Reservation in Arizona, where he embraced a holistic, community-centered approach to teaching and learning. In addition to his work in education, Dr. Chism served for eight years as an intelligence officer in the Army National Guard, further strengthening his leadership, discipline, and sense of service.
Dr. Chism holds a doctorate from the University of Colorado. He is happily married, a proud father, and a devoted dog owner. Outside of school, he enjoys music, golf, and is a certified sommelier with a passion for learning and connecting through shared experiences.
Under his leadership, Flynn continues to be a place where students thrive academically and socially, and where families and staff work together to build a strong school community.
Lucy Pearson, Assistant Principal at John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy, brings nearly a decade of experience in Westminster Public Schools, serving in roles ranging from classroom teacher to Special Education Interventionist and Instructional Coach. She has taught across multiple grade levels, with a focus on Kindergarten and Level 3/4, and is known for her commitment to student-centered learning and strong family partnerships.
Lucy is a coauthor and contributor to Dr. Robert Marzano’s book Test Specific Thinking, participating in both the research and writing processes. She also presented alongside Westminster Public Schools colleagues at national conferences, sharing the district’s work on the High Reliability Schools framework and innovative approaches to competency-based education.
Outside of school, Lucy enjoys hiking Colorado’s trails, reading, and staying active—having completed a marathon in Dublin, Ireland. She holds degrees from Queen's University, the University of Colorado Denver, and Regis University, and remains passionate about continuous growth and educational excellence.
