March 16, 2023
Greg Hopkins Ed.S.
Dear Search Team,
It is with great interest that I am applying for the Superintendent position with the Crane R-III School District. I am in my 20th year
in education and currently employed as the high school principal within the Marionville R-9 School District. My extensive range of
educational experiences as a teacher and building-level administrator have effectively prepared me to lead the Crane School
District as its Superintendent.
Crane offers the feel of a small town supported with community camaraderie, while maintaining a strong commitment to
academic excellence. As a resident of a small town, I understand the unique challenges that accompany rural schools and
appreciate the morals and values that often prevail in a smaller district. My interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving
skills will be an asset to the district as we continue our academic growth and success.
As a hard-working, dedicated person, I am excited about new opportunities. I understand the importance of making data-driven
decisions to foster student achievement and meet the district’s goals as outlined by the Board of Education. During my
employment with Aurora, Republic, and Marionville, I have gained valuable knowledge and experience with Response to
Intervention, PLC programs, and the Kagan Cooperative Learning model. I have served as Marionville’s Title 1 Director and I
currently manage a building-level budget which provides me the ability to make sound financial decisions. As is common in
smaller districts, I have several unique roles, including one as a School Protection officer and another as an as-needed bus driver.
These broad experiences make me uniquely qualified to understand and respond to the far-reaching needs of the students and
employees within the Crane School District.
I am fully prepared to partner with the Board of Education to help lead the Crane R-III School District, where students come first
through quality instruction, character education, and community involvement. I am confident that my experience as a classroom
teacher and principal, coupled with the knowledge I have gained at the graduate level, has equipped me to be an outstanding
leader in your district.
I appreciate the opportunity to meet with you personally to share my experience and vision and am available at any time for an
interview. Enclosed you will find my resume, completed application, transcripts, and letters of recommendation. I look forward to
hearing from you soon.