As the D60 Board of Education continues to narrow down the best candidates to lead our school District moving forward, three finalists will be invited to spend a day in the District to learn more about the position and our community.
The three finalists will visit Pueblo on Tuesday, April 16. The visit will include a meeting with District leadership and building principals and tours of an elementary and high school.
At Central High School, members of the community will have the opportunity to meet the candidates from 6:15 to 8 p.m. From 4:30 to 6:15 p.m. at Central, District staff are invited to participate in a "meet and greet." Participants are asked to stay for the duration of the session.
The executive search firm HYA will be collecting live feedback during the April 16 visit. Those who participate in the April 16 visit will be provided with a QR code unique to each finalist for this purpose.
This input will be shared directly with the board of education in real-time to help members in their selection of a new superintendent.
The board is expected to hold interviews with the three finalists on April 24, with those sessions to be live streamed via the District's website. The naming of the new superintendent is expected at a future board meeting.
Meet the Finalists
Dr. Shon Hocker
Dr. Shon Hocker is a veteran school leader with 17 years of experience as a superintendent and 29 years working in education. He currently serves as superintendent for the Coeur d’Alene Public School District in North Idaho. In 2016 he was named Wyoming Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Hocker’s approach to educational leadership emphasizes open communication, collaboration, trust-building, genuine optimism, and enthusiasm. He is a fervent advocate for the success of ALL children. Dr. Hocker received his Doctorate in educational leadership from Idaho State University. He and his wife, Carla, have five children and six grandchildren. They love spending time outdoors.
Dr. Barbara Kimzey
Dr. Barbara Kimzey currently serves as the Chief Schools Officer in Norfolk Public Schools in Norfolk, Virginia, having joined the district in 2020. She also previously served as the Executive Director of Secondary Schools and Programs in Norfolk Public Schools. Dr. Kimzey served as a principal in Portsmouth Public Schools in Portsmouth Virginia, and as an assistant principal in Hampton City Schools in Hampton, Virginia. She began her career teaching high school English and German in Texas and has served extensively in instructional and leadership roles as a volunteer in Texas, North Carolina, and Virginia. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in German from Texas Tech University, a Masters in Educational Leadership from Midwestern State University, and a Doctor of Executive Education in Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership from The College of William and Mary.
*Dr. Charles McNulty withdrew from consideration.
