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The Arts at JAH-HC: Instrumental music—orchestra and band, Vocal music—choir, Visual arts – drawing and painting, Dance—foundation of dance, ballet, and choreography, Theater— foundation of theater, improvisation, and theatrical productions.
Jumoke Academy Honors at the Hartford Conservatory (JAH-HC) is an honors middle school with an arts integrated focus. Our mission is to develop our scholars into mature, young adults who will make valuable contributions to the global society. Scholars will graduate with exceptional 21st century skills, an appreciation for the arts, exemplary character, an understanding of diverse cultures and a confident sense of self. At Jumoke Academy Honors at the Hartford Conservatory (JAH-HC), scholars participate in a rigorous academic program in English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. In addition to these subjects, scholars participate in extensive arts studies that include: instrumental and vocal music, visual arts, dance and theater. The arts are also infused throughout the academic curriculum. Through experience in creative pursuits and performances, scholars will develop skills of leadership, self-motivation, collaboration, goal-setting, planning, organization and effective communication. We have created and value an environment that is engaging and responsive to adolescent development. Scholars at JAH-HC will be excited about learning, intellectually curious, and will act with thoughtfulness and compassion.
Principal Bobby Gibson Jr. brings with him over 32 years of experience in education. Gibson first garnered widespread notoriety while serving as a science teacher in Bloomfield, Hartford, and the Capital Region Educational Council where he positively influenced the lives of students for well over two decades.
Gibson also serves as a State Representative where he has represented the Fifteenth District of the Connecticut House of Representatives since 2018. He also coached hundreds of student-athletes, while winning many Conference and State Championships in Basketball, Track and Field, and Football.
Gibson sits on the Board of Directors for Discovering Amistad, the Bloomfield Junior Warhawks Youth Football Team, and is a member of the Sons of the American Legion. Principal Gibson has also served as the First District Social Action Chairman and Basileus of the Tau Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., where the Chapter of the Year distinction is an expectation.
Gibson has received Educator Awards for his dedication to improve the outcomes for his students. He has been named Coach of the Year by the Connecticut High School Coaches Association. State Representative Gibson has also received awards from the Connecticut State Conference of NAACP Branches 100 Most Influential Blacks in Connecticut, The Links Incorporated Farmington Connecticut Chapter, Prince Hall Foundation of Connecticut, Composite Lodge #22 of Bloomfield Connecticut, 100 Black Men, The Institute for Cross-Cultural Awareness and Transformative Education Award, Connecticut League of Conservational Voters Environmental Champion, The Greater Hartford Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance 2020 Drum Major Award for politics, The Bethel AME Church Brotherhood Award, The Hopewell Baptist Church Teen Honoree, and has been named Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Citizen of the Year and Omega Man of the Year twice.
Principal Gibson’s story is one of manhood despite the odds and persevering over obstacles despite what has put before him. He believes that scholarship is the key to achieving a positive effect on the life of any human being. He is a champion for the access to lifelong learning.
He attended Southern Connecticut State University and conferred his bachelor’s degree from Charter Oak State College. He received his Master of Arts from the Graduate Institute, a certification in intermediate administration (092) from Sacred Heart University, and is currently pursuing further education.
Principal Gibson is bringing the same energy, passion, determination, work ethic, and uplift that his community has come to know and respect to JAH-HC.
