Lebanon school board names principal, others
May 20—The Lebanon Community School Board named a new high school principal Tuesday.
Frank Meyer
Frank Meyer was most recently principal of Tecumseh Junior High School in Lafayette and before that was an assistant principal for 13 years and an English teacher for five years at Avon High School.
Meyer has "successfully improved student achievement across a diverse set of student profiles and values the relationships built with teachers and students to make those successes possible," the district said in a statement.
Meyer has been married to his wife Megan for 27 years, and they have two adult children.
He will replace Principal Kevin O'Rourke, who is retiring this year after 26 years with the corporation. O'Rourke was a classroom teacher for five years, assistant principal for 5 years, and principal for 16.
"He has been a wonderful asset to LCSC, and we are forever grateful for his deep commitment to our school and community," LCSC spokeswoman Lexy Buis said.
Bill Gee and Michael Reynolds are LHS's assistant principals.
Gwen Bell
The board also hired Gwen Bell as Central Elementary School's new assistant principal.
Bell was most recently the dean of students for four years at Noblesville East Middle School. Before that she spent nine years with Carmel Clay Schools in a school improvement role and as a team leader and visual arts teacher.
"I have such a passion for learning and building up children," Bell said. "I feel honored to do this work alongside such an outstanding staff at Central."
McKenzie Leckrone is Central's principal.
Bell is married and has an infant son. In her spare time, she enjoys her front porch, reading and her chickens.
"Mrs. Bell's enthusiasm and energy will be immediately apparent to our Central Elementary staff, students and parents," Superintendent Jon Milleman said. "Mrs. Bell brings a variety of experiences to LCSC ranging from student support programming, academic coaching and classroom teaching experience."
Bell will replace Chad Salsman, who earlier this year became the district's supervisor of exceptional learning.
He will coordinate instructional practices for students with exceptional needs and develop, recommend, and monitor professional development for teachers. He will focus on the special education population but also assist as needed in the areas of high ability and English language learners, Buis said.
Stuart Anstead
Stuart Anstead, a native of the United Kingdom, is the district's new director of food services and will replace Aramark, a commercial food services company.
Anstead will be responsible for providing nutritious meals to students throughout the corporation. He has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including as an educator. He taught culinary arts in schools in England and attended culinary school in Essex, England, learning his trade as an intern in London's famous restaurants and hotels.
Anstead spent the last six years as director of food services for a private school and is experienced in implementing and building the National School Lunch Program.
Anstead and his wife have three children. He said he's eager to work with the school's food services team to provide healthy, delicious meals to students to ensure they have the fuel they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
Milleman said the district is excited to welcome Anstead, whose "experiences in the world of child nutrition, the food and hospitality industry, his varied educational experiences, and his leadership approach will build on an already strong child nutrition team."
