Dustin Hunt

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Hot Springs County School District #1, adept in Professional Learning Communities and fostering team collaboration. Excelled in establishing a culture focused on student achievement and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated honesty and integrity, with significant contributions to teacher development and curriculum transparency.

Professional educator with strong leadership capabilities and proven track record in school administration. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving academic achievement through strategic planning and curriculum development. Adept at managing diverse teams and adapting to evolving educational needs, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality education. Strong organizational and communication skills, with focus on creating positive outcomes for students, staff, and community.

Student Achievement 2024-25:

• Ralph Witters Elementary state accountability rating of Exceeding Expectations
• Thermopolis Middle School awarded National Blue Ribbon & ranked #1 Wyoming Middle School by US News and World Report 2024 and 2025
• Hot Springs County High School achieved highest reported ACT score in Wyoming.

2024 Built affordable teacher housing on HSCSD#1 property using maintenance department and high school trades classes.

2024 Consortium of State School Boards National Conference Presenter "School Boards as Professional Learning Communities"

Wyoming School Board Association Conference Presenter multiple years.

Solution Tree Consultant in the area of Professional Learning Communities. Standard of Excellence Award 2024 Solution Tree Associate Retreat-Chicago, IL

2021 Established a staff daycare onsite to combat childcare shortage in our community.

2021 Co-Presenter Wyoming Association of Administrators Conference. (Wyoming Instructional Leadership Network-WILN)

2020 Wyoming Superintendent of the Year.

2018 Established the Hot Springs Early Childhood BOCES to create consistent preschool funding statewide.

2017 & 2018 Thermopolis Middle School National DuFour Award finalist school.

2016 Co-Presenter National School Boards Conference (Becoming a PLC Board of Trustees).

2013 Co-Presenter National School Boards Conference (Early Childhood Liaison Program)

2008 Wyoming Association of Secondary Principals Conference Presenter (Improving High School Writing Outcomes)

• Wyoming Association of School Administrators
• Current Wyoming School-University Partnership Past-President.
• Past 2021-24 Wyoming High School Activities Association Board of Trustees
• Rotary International
• Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

I have been married 24 years to my bride Heidi. We share four fantastic children. Our oldest Cody is in  his medical residency in Denver, CO. Our younger son Tanner is putting his computer engineering degree to use in his job in Cheyenne, WY. Our older daughter Tahja finished up her cross-country career at the University of Montana Western, and has transferred to the University of Wyoming to complete her HR degree. Our youngest daughter Dazlynn is attending beauty school in Utah, is now accepting clients, and in June will fully complete her program. My wife is a fourth grade teacher and she and I are excited for the next chapter in our lives with our children grown.

Having been appointed by my board to transition immediately from principal to superintendent in 2011 left little time to add additional degrees. My goal has been to add an Education Specialist or a Doctorate degree following my youngest daughter's graduation in 2024. I have applied to continue my education at the University of Wyoming in the fall of 2025.