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Superintendent's Office

Joseph Iacano, Superintedent
Joseph Iacano has been a resident of Akron, Ohio, and Summit County for over 30 years. He is a graduate of Kent State University and the University of Akron. During his career he has served as an educator in Summit, Portage, Cuyahoga, and Lorain Counties . Prior to coming to the Summit ESC, he has served in various districts as a teacher, coach, principal, curriculum director, and superintendent. He has served on several state level committees including the State Report Card Committee, the International Education Committee, and the Closing the Achievement Gap Committee. His hobbies include travel, bicycling, and music. He is a die-hard fan of the Guardians, Browns, and Cavs!
Joseph Iacano
Joseph Iacano
Superintendent
(330) 945-5600 x513910
Patti Maloney
Patti Maloney
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
(330) 945-5600 x513912


School Leadership Search Services


Let us help you find the right leader(s) for your school district!


Summit ESC’s School Leadership Selection Service is custom designed for your educational professional search.


Whether you’re looking for a Superintendent, Treasurer, or Administrator, our several-step process:

  1. Works thoroughly with your Board of Education — there is a direct correlation between the Board’s level of involvement and your success in making a selection to fill the needed position.
  2. Includes custom options for staff and community engagement.
  3. Collaborates with district leadership and/or your Human Resources Department.
  4. Is rooted in expertise — led by SESC Superintendent Joseph Iacano, SESC Leadership Consultant Dr. Christina Dinklocker, SESC Director of Administrative Services Jeffery Ferguson, and SESC Director of Human Resources Robert Wolf … all of whom have been district Superintendents and are networked with many professional leadership organizations throughout Ohio.
Our goal is not to find the best candidate for you — rather, it’s to find the candidate that best fits the needs and desires of your school district with you.

We count it a privilege to partner with you to find the right person for the right job.

If you would like more information about our services and how we can make your search smooth and seamless, simply fill out the form below or call Joe Iacano, Superintendent, at (330) 945-5600 x 513910. Thank you!

If you have any questions about our services, please contact:

Joseph Iacano
Joseph Iacano
Superintendent
(330) 945-5600 x513910
Jeff Ferguson
Jeff Ferguson
Director of Administrative Services
(330) 945-5600 x513918
Dr. Tina Dinklocker
Dr. Tina Dinklocker
Leadership Services
(330) 945-5600 x513925
Bob Wolf
Bob Wolf
Director of Human Resources, Business Management and Technology
(330) 945-5600 x513913

Superintendent's Office Staff

Dr. Tina Dinklocker
Dr. Tina Dinklocker
Leadership Services
Jeff Ferguson
Jeff Ferguson
Director of Administrative Services
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