As a former Glendale Community College student and NJCAA national champion athlete, Dr. Thompson understands that through hard work and dedication, your dreams can be achieved. Many of his siblings and their children also attended the Maricopa Community Colleges.
Dr. Thompson’s philanthropic support has helped countless students through scholarships and athletic program support. In 2023, Dr. Thompson established The Thompson Family endowment to support students whose family members are attending Glendale Community College at the same time. Growing up in a large family, John understands the financial burden that a family has when supporting more than one child through college.