In addition to Mark Lutze at Hebron High School, six other educators join the ranks of principals of Porter County public schools. Here's a quick look at them.
Gaye Lindsley
New job: principal, Central Elementary School, Portage
Previous job: fifith-grade teacher, Paul Saylor Elementary School, South Haven
Looking forward to this year: shared challenges and successes
Jim Doane
New job: principal, Valparaiso High School
Previous job: principal, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Valparaiso
Looking forward to this year: wants to build on Valparaiso High School's reputation and bring state championships in academics, sports and arts to the school on a regular basis
Christopher Fields
New job: principal, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Valparaiso
Previous job: assistant principal, Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Looking forward to this year: providing challenges and opportunities to each students for them to become better individuals
Loren Hershberger
New job: principal, Northview Elementary School, Valparaiso
Previous job: assistant principal, Flint Lake Elementary School
Bonnie Stephens
New job: principal, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Valparaiso
Previous job: curriculum coordinator, East Porter County Schools
Looking forward to this year: getting to know the students
Aaron Case
New job: principal, Memorial Elementary School, Valparaiso
Previous job: principal, South Central Elementary School, Union Mills
Looking forward to this year: working with a wonderful group of people and preparing kids for the next stage of their lives








