Stephanie Loane has been the central office administrator for elementary education for many years at Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools, but Dr. Loane is preparing to retire.

The HSE School Board voted to appoint Danielle Fetters Thompson to replace Dr. Loane at Wednesday night’s board meeting.

Fetters Thompson has been the principal at Lantern Road Elementary since 2004, an “A” rated school by the Indiana Department of Education. She has also served as a representative for various district-level committees and projects, such as student handbook, redistricting, enrollment and staff bargaining.

“Danielle Fetters Thompson has more than two decades of administrative experience, and she knows this district and the students we serve, said Superintendent Dr. Yvonne Stokes in an HSE Schools news release. “I am confident she will excel in her new role and will help advance student learning and achievement.”

Fetters Thompson will assume her new role with HSE Schools once a replacement is named at Lantern Road.