April 12, 2011 - Brownsburg Community Schools

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4/12/2011
Cheryl Persinger - MEDIA ALERT: Brownsburg Schools Announce New Principal
Appointments
From: Donna Petraits
To: Media
Date: 4/11/2011 8:30 PM
Subject: MEDIA ALERT: Brownsburg Schools Announce New Principal Appointments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Brownsburg, IN
MEDIA ALERT: BCSC Announces New Principals
WHO: Susan Wise, currently assistant principal, was named principal of White Lick Elementary School for
2011-2012 school year by the Brownsburg Community School Corporation (BCSC) Board of School Trustees on
Monday evening.
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WHAT: Mrs. Wise has served the BCSC as an assistant principal (Delaware Trail, Eagle and White Lick) since
2002 and will replace Kat Jessup. Jessup was named BCSC Assistant Superintendent in February.
QUOTE: Dr. Snapp said, "Mrs. Wise has distinguished herself as a leader, serving as an assistant principal in
Brownsburg for the past ten years. During that time she has been mentored by three very successful principals-
-Mr. Phil Utterback, Mr. Ryan Hoover, and Mrs. Kat Jessup. Her keen knowledge of White Lick Elementary
School and its programs will provide for a smooth transition for students, parents, and staff. Mrs. Wise is wellliked
and respected by those with whom she works and will continue to provide a high level of leadership at
WLE."
QUOTE: Mrs. Wise said, "I am very excited and honored to serve as White Lick Elementary's principal. I truly
believe that my 18 years of teaching and administrative experience have prepared me to become an effective
leader. I know that by following Mrs. Jessup I have some big shoes to fill. I hope to build on her
success and continue the tradition of excellence."
WHO: Scott Chambers, currently principal at Hamilton Southeastern's Riverside Elementary School (Jan.
2009- present), was named Principal of Reagan Elementary School for 2011-2012 school year by the
Brownsburg Community School Corporation (BCSC) Board of School Trustees on Monday evening.
WHAT: Mr. Chambers has also served as a principal in Spencer Owen Community Schools (2001-2004) and
Greenwood Community School Corporation (2004 - Dec. 2008)
QUOTE: Dr. Snapp said, "Mr. Chambers has provided excellent building leadership serving as principal in three
school corporations, including most recently at Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation. He has a strong
background in curriculum and instruction and is known for his ability to develop strong relationships. We are
thrilled to have him joining the staff of the Brownsburg Community School Corporation and are excited about
the future for students, parents and staff at Reagan Elementary School under Mr. Chambers' leadership."
QUOTE: Mr. Chambers said, "I am excited and honored to have an opportunity to serve the Brownsburg
community. I am anxious to start building relationships with the teachers that I will work with, the families of
Reagan, and the students that I will serve. I hope to continue with traditions that Reagan has built and
challenge our new team to reach for great heights. I can't wait to get started!"
QUOTE: Dr. Snapp added, "I would like to add, that Mrs. Wise and Mr. Chambers already live in Brownsburg

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and their children currently attend Brownsburg Community Schools. That fact is a strong testimony to the value
of our schools."
WHO: Shane Hacker, currently Ben Davis High School Mathematics Dept. Chairperson, was named
Brownsburg High School Assistant Principal for the 2011-2012 school year by the Brownsburg Community
School Corporation (BCSC) Board of School Trustees on Monday evening.
QUOTE: Dr. Snapp said, "Mr. Hacker will join the BHS staff this August and will play a key role in the team
concept, serving as an assistant principal. He has a strong curriculum background as he currently serves as the
Math Department Chair at Ben Davis High School. In addition to his responsibilities at Ben Davis High School,
Mr. Hacker currently serves as a Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellow at the University of Indianapolis. We
welcome Mr. Hacker to BCSC."
QUOTE: Mr. Hacker said, "I am very excited to join the administrative team at Brownsburg High School. As a
resident of Hendricks County I share the same values as Brownsburg Community School Corporation and look
forward to applying my leadership skills learned at Ben Davis High School. Brett Daghe and the rest of the
administrative team at BHS have made be feel very welcomed and I look forward to beginning my journey as a
Bulldog."
For more information contact:
Donna Petraits
Director of Communications
Brownsburg Community School Corporation
President, Indiana School Public Relations Association (Chapter of NSPRA)
317.852.5726