Administration changes within the Plymouth Community School Corporation are expected to be in place as the new year begins. Board approval is expected to be made official during the January 6, 2015 School Board meeting.
As of January, Superintendent Dan Tyree said Andy Hartley, current principal at Washington Discovery Academy, will be moving to his new role as acting Assistant Superintendent and the job duties will be divided up to cover the vacant position when Michele Riise leaves at the end of the year to move to Superintendent of Argos Schools.
Andy Hartley came to Plymouth Schools in 2008 as an assistant principal at Plymouth High School. When Michele Riise left Washington Elementary, Hartley took over as principal of the school in the fall of 2012. He holds a BS degree from Manchester College (University) in elementary education with a junior high/middle school and social studies endorsement and additionally holds a MA from Butler University. He obtained a superintendent’s license after earning his Educational Specialist in School Administration in 2012.
Prior to coming to Plymouth, he was a classroom teacher for five years.
In 2010, Hartley was named Assistant Principal of the Year in District 2 by the Indiana Association of Schools Principals.
Hartley said, “It has been a pleasure for my family and I to be a part of Plymouth Community Schools for the past several years.” He added, “We have excellent schools that are providing wonderful opportunities for our students. I look forward to further supporting our schools in this new role.”
Carol Anders Correspondent
