Thomas Morrill

Background

About Thomas Morrill

Mr. Thomas D. Morrill was appointed Principal of Vivian Gaither High School on November 5, 2013. Vivian Gaither is a public high school located in the Northdale area of Hillsborough County, Florida. It opened in 1984 and is located on 16200 North Dale Mabry Highway. The school enrolls over 2,050 students, predominately from the Northdale and New Carrollwood neighborhoods and has been awarded grades by the Florida Department of Education of A and B, respectfully, since the inception of the school grading criteria. Since Mr. Morrill obtained the principalship in 2013, the graduation rate has soared from 74% to over 94% and was among the first to beat the goal of the school district (90% by 2020). Gaither was named after Mr. Vivian Gaither, a well respected principal of over 35 years in the Hillsborough County Public School system. The school motto is "Commitment to Excellence" and it is evident that the school has maintained its continuous focus, promotion, and achievement of high academic standards. Mr. Morrill is a proud graduate of Gaither High School and was a member of the school's second graduating class in 1987. Key Highlights: 16% increase in Acceleration Rate over a 6 year period Beat the HCPS Graduation Expectation of 90% by 2020 = 92% Top gains, Algebra 1 in HCPS (2024-25) Tied for 3rd highest gains, Geo. in HCPS Fourth for gains, USH in county; 5th for achievement Acceleration sitting around 69% for c/o ’25 (+12%) Bio. increased 9% ELA increased 4% Math and ELA BQ increased by ~10%