Accomplished Leader in Education Joins Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County

HOBE SOUND—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County is proud to announce the newest addition to its senior leadership team.

Dr. Timothy “Tim” Aitken starts as Director of Club Operations & Experiences July 1. An established leader with a proven record of turning around underperforming schools, he will bring to the role more than 25 years of experience as an educator—encompassing positions as diverse as classroom teacher, middle-school principal, district administrator and adjunct professor.

“I am thrilled to be a part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County family,” says Dr. Aitken. “It’s a blessing to join a team with a vision and mission—to improve the life trajectories of the children, families and communities we serve—that deeply resonates with my core values. This opportunity represents more than just a job to me; it aligns with my calling. I’m honored to help advance these initiatives, which are genuinely transforming lives.’

In addition to overseeing club operations on a day-to-day basis, Dr. Aitken will handle the clubs’ safety and security procedures, school-based partnerships and mental-health programs as well as oversee several moves to new facilities as various clubs’ expansion plans get underway.

“The great thing about an educator and leader of Dr. Aitken’s caliber is that he has the background and history of achievements to make an immediate impact upon arrival,” says Keith “Fletch” Fletcher, president and CEO of BGCMC. “He’s turned around struggling schools and earned statewide recognition for outstanding student performances in math. Best of all, he embraces a constructive approach to leadership that aligns nicely with the culture of encouragement that we instill in our staff and uphold at our clubs.”

While principal of David L. Anderson Middle School in Stuart, Dr. Aitken led a comeback campaign that lifted the school from a state rating of “D” to an “A.” Under his leadership, the school received the Governor’s Award for Math Student Achievement, placing in the top five percent statewide for improved learning gains.

Serving as District Administrator for School Improvement at Martin County School District, Dr. Aitken worked with colleagues on the design and implementation of data-driven action plans to streamline operations. He also scaled key practices to improve outcomes for learners at every level.

Holding a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy and a doctorate in educational leadership, Dr. Aitken serves as an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University’s ELITE Program, mentoring future school leaders.

A graduate of the esteemed Florida’s Chancellor’s Leadership Academy and the National Institute of School Leadership, he’s given presentations at local, regional and national conferences. He frequently speaks about systemic school reform, improving instructional protocols, cultivating professional learning communities and building collective efficacy.

“We’re thrilled to add Dr. Aitken to the BGCMC team and know he’ll continue making a positive impact on the lives of many Martin County children,” says Fletcher.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County

Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County is committed to enabling all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Through a wide range of programs focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character, BGCMC provides a safe and nurturing environment where youth can thrive and build a great future.