By Sadie Hunter
Rob Lugo, Principal, North Elementary
Lives: McCordsville.
Experience: More than 16 years of elementary administrative experience in Warren Township schools.
Education: Graduated from Lawrence Central High School. Multiple degrees from IU and Purdue, including master’s degrees in education and building administration.
Family: Wife Leslie, children Austin, 20, Olivia, 12, and Carmel, 9.
Interests: Colts football, mountain biking.
Fun fact: Fried turkeys and prepared/delivered Thanksgiving meals to families in need while principal in Warren Township.
Most proud of: His children.
Most excited about: Meeting staff, students and families; continuing the great academic achievement and growth of students.
Best thing about working with kids: The amazement of seeing a student “get it” and experience success.
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Calie VanDermark, Assistant Principal, North Elementary
Lives: Carmel. Grew up in Kansas City, Mo.
Work experience: Former teacher at White River Elementary. U.S. Marine Corps. Toys for Tots administrative responsibilities for youth organization coordination.
Education: Pursuing master’s in education from IUPUI.
Family: Husband John, children Reagan, 13, and Gelly, 12.
Interests: Hiking, gardening, reading, DIY projects.
Fun fact: She’s a veteran.
Most proud of: Her servant heart as a parent and service to her nation and community.
Most excited about: Meeting North staff, students and families and growing her Noblesville family; connecting in a way that fosters student success.
Best thing about working with kids: Learning alongside them.
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Stephen Blackburn, Assistant Principal, Promise Road Elementary
Lives: South Broad Ripple. Grew up in Greenwood.
Family: “I have an older sister who lives in Portland, and my parents live in Center Grove. I have two dogs, who are my children, and their names are Norman and Rosie.”
Interests: Traveling, running, going to the gym, triathlons, reading.
Fun fact: Has been cage diving with Great White sharks off the coast of South Africa.
Most proud of: Completed the Woodrow Wilson fellowship program.
Most excited about: Learning more about the interests of students and staff and becoming part of a successful school community.
Best thing about working with kids: They continue to push themselves beyond and come to school each day excited to learn more and better themselves. It keeps you young heart.
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Rebecca Staats, Principal, White River Elementary
Lives: Geist. Grew up in Westfield.
Work experience: Teacher and assistant principal at Washington Township schools for more than 13 years.
Education: Master’s in education administration from Butler University.
Family: Married with a dog and a cat.
Interests: Snorkeling, surfing, traveling, tennis, board games.
Fun fact: Has traveled to 10 different countries.
Most proud of: Strong relationships with her family and former students.
Most excited about: Being a part of such a strong school community and creating new relationships with White River students, staff and parents.
Best thing about working with kids: The energy and excitement they bring every day and watching their growth throughout each school year.
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Sandy Goehring, Assistant Principal, White River Elementary
Lives: Indianapolis, relocating to Noblesville. Born in Illinois. Raised in Arizona.
Work experience: 10 years of experience at Perry Township schools as assistant principal, teacher and instructional coach.
Education: Master’s in education leadership from IUPUI. Pursuing a doctoral degree at Purdue.
Family: Children Madison, 11, Lucas, 5, and Andrew, 5.
Interests: Reading, hiking, jogging, taking her kids to new parks.
Fun fact: Was on the TV show “Reading Rainbow” as a 10-year-old.
Most proud of: Her focus on continuing professional growth and pursuit of doctoral degree that allows for further positive impact of students.
Most excited about: The opportunity to work with such a passionate staff to do whatever it takes to support the children of White River.
Best thing about working with kids: Seeing the excitement kids have when they learn something new.