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HAWKINS, Amy
HAWKINS, Amy. (Dubuque, IA-- ). When the announcement was made on February 28, 2022, Amy Hawkins became the first native-born resident of Dubuque to become superintendent of the DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. A graduate of STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL, she began her career in the district in 1997 as a wellness teacher and volleyball coach at DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
Hawkins held many administrative positions in the district, including director of activities and athletics, wellness and health curriculum coordinator, LEAP Enrichment Program director and English Language Learners curriculum coordinator. She became chief human resources officer in 2019.
Hawkins was one of three finalists for the superintendent position. The other two were Kent Mutchler, superintendent of Geneva (Ill.) Community Unit School District 304, and R. Chace Ramey, deputy superintendent for Iowa City Community School District.
The candidates met with board members, district staff, parents and community partners last week for final interviews. Mutchler withdrew his name from consideration following his interview.
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Source:
Kelsey, Elizabeth, "Dubuque Community Schools' Next Superintendent to Prioritize Social-Emotional Learning," Telegraph Herald, February 28, 2022, Online: https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/breaking/article_2e95b0a9-e4e7-589c-a5bd-b7b4333aa348.html