Patrick John Hocking

1477 244th Ave. Lisbon, IA 52253

515-835-0553 phocking66@gmail..com

Professional Profile
Career Objective
To obtain position as an Iowa School Administrator and work to continuously improve and set
standards of excellence for Iowa Schools. To create and maintain a quality school district that
emphasizes growth, achievement, accountability, and excellence by promoting positive and productive
school initiatives.
Personal Profile
Presently serving as Superintendent of Lisbon Community School District and Springville Community
School District. I enjoy traveling, hunting, and boating. My wife, Melissa, is an Instructional Design
Leader for Cedar Rapids Community Schools, and we have two children, Ryan and Madison.

Professional Experience
Lisbon and Springville Community School District
Superintendent 2013 to Present Lisbon, IA

 Successfully lead and manage two school districts. Served as Lisbon Community School District
Superintendent for 6 years, 4 years as a shared Superintendent with Springville Community
School District.
 Implemented and coordinated the operational sharing of multiple positions for maximum cost
savings.
 Standardized procedures for collaboration between city council and school board for the
betterment of long term relationships and joint projects.
 Led facility group and passed 3 question - $9 million bond referendum for Lisbon Community
School District. Construction began summer of 2018.
 Led facility group and passed $5 million bond for Springville Community School District for
construction of new elementary. Doors opened in August of 2017.
 Proven track record of recruiting, hiring, and retaining exceptional staff members.
 Consistently evaluate instructional program effectiveness for optimal teaching and learning.
 Support and evaluate all level principals, directors of transportation, food service, buildings and
grounds, and director of the Lisbon Early Childhood Center.
 Successfully negotiated contracts and salaries between certified and classified staff.
 Led and organized professional development for both school boards including workshops on
finance, board member orientation, and legislative advocacy.
 Iowa Superintendents Finance and Leadership Consortium class instructor.
 Maintained and then expanded the Lisbon 1:1 device program from grades 2-12 to K-12.
 Increased enrollment in Springville by 5%.
 Raised unspent balance in Lisbon to healthy and sustainable levels.
 School Administrators of Iowa Catch Life Fitness Coach and Member.

1477 244th Ave.  Lisbon, IA  515.835.0553  phocking66@gmail.com

Professional Experience (Continued)
Northeast Hamilton Community School District
Superintendent/Principal K-8 2012 to 2013 Blairsburg, IA
Principal K-12 1994 to 2012 Blairsburg, IA

 Oversaw day to day operations of K-12 building with approximately 350 students and 30 staff
members.
 Helped guide board through decision to enter partial day share agreement with Webster City
Community Schools and oversee the implementation of the partial day share.
 Implementation of 1:1 iPad Technology Initiative.
 Attended and facilitated building facilities meeting in preparation for construction of new
elementary.
 Attended and participated in the bi-monthly construction meetings for the new elementary
building.
 Oversaw implementation of Daily 5/Cafe Reading program.
 Character Counts Implementation.
 Second Chance Reading Implementation.
 CRISS Strategies Implementation.
 Developed a grading committee to evaluate current grading practices to align with current
performance-based learning/grading.
 Implementation of new preschool and preschool site visit.
 Department of Education Site visit presentations.
 Served on DE site visit team to evaluate another district.
 Responsible for completing yearly forms and reports on Project Easier and Perkins Grant.

Clearfield Community School District

Teacher K-8 1989 to 1994 Clearfield, IA
 Taught Physical Education, Health, Reading and History
 Served as Athletic/Activity Director
 Coached Junior High Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Track

Professional Organizations and Activities

 GWAEA Superintendent Advisory Council 2017 to Present
 AEA 8 Advisory Council 2010 to 2013
 Secondary Principal of the Year AEA 8 - 2008
 SAI Executive Council 2006 to 2008
 SAI District Council 2003 to 2008
 State of Iowa NAASP Representative at National Convention 2006
 IHSAA Football Recommendation Committee 2005-2008
 North Star Conference Commissioner 2000-04
 IHSAA & IGHSAU Referee member (24 years)
 Member of School Administrators of Iowa
 Member of National Association of Secondary School Principals
 Member of National Association of Elementary School Principals

Education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA – Cedar Falls, IA
Superintendent Specialist, 2008

NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY – Maryville, MO

Master of Science in Educational Administration, 1993

UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE – Dubuque, IA

Bachelor of Arts Physical Education and Health, 1989

1477 244th Ave.  Lisbon, IA  515.835.0553  phocking66@gmail.com

References

ROARK HORN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA CLIVE, IA
12199 Stratford Dr. Clive, IA 50325
Work 515-267-1115 Cell 515-835-7155

JOHN SPEER
CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR GRANT WOOD AEA CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
4401 Sixth St. SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Work 319-399-6457 Cell 515-450-2775

ROGER TEELING
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL LISBON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT LISBON, IA
235 School St. Lisbon, IA 52253
Work 319-455-2659 Cell 319-361-2256

NICK MERRITT
SECONDARY PRINCIPAL SPRINGVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SPRINGVILLE, IA
400 Academy St. Springville, IA 52336
Work 319-854-6196 Cell 319-721-4105

LAURIE MAHER
BUSINESS MANAGER LISBON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT LISBON, IA
235 School St. Lisbon, IA 52253
Work 319-455-2075 Cell 319-558-6100

STACEY MATUS
BUSINESS MANAGER SPRINGVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SPRINGVILLE, IA
400 Academy St. Springville, IA 52336
Work 319-854-6196 Cell 319-721-4105

DAVE PRASIL
LISBON SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER LISBON, IA
200 Sutliff Rd. Lisbon, IA 52253
Cell 319-721-4436

ALLAN MALLIE
LISBON SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER MT. VERNON, IA
1553 IA-1 Mt Vernon, IA 52314
Cell 319-560-3542

LAURA RILEY
SRINGVILLE BOARD MEMBER SPRINGVILLE, IA
806 Mill Ave. Springville, IA 52336
Cell 319-854-6113

1477 244th Ave.  Lisbon, IA  515.835.0553  phocking66@gmail.com