RICHMOND, Ind. - Local school districts in eastern Indiana and western Ohio have welcomed new leadership over the past year, marking a period of transition and renewed direction for public education in the region.
In Wayne County, Kelly Plank was approved as the new superintendent of Western Wayne Schools in July 2025. She replaced the position of Andy Stover, who resigned to take a position at Fayette County School Corp. Plank previously served as the director of curriculum and instruction for Northeastern Wayne Schools.
Across the state line in Ohio, Eaton Community Schools saw a change in leadership as Scott Couch officially took over as superintendent on Aug. 1, 2025, following the retirement of longtime superintendent Jeff Parker. Couch was a former graduate of EHS.
Meanwhile, the National Trail Local School District named Jennifer Couch as superintendent in May 2024. Couch was the middle school principal at National Trail for five years.
