When Fall Creek Junior High School lost its principal, Stacy Swan, for an opportunity in another school district, the search was on for a replacement.  Tim Mankin, a retired administrator, was brought back on an interim basis as the search continued.

After a long search process, HSE Schools ended up promoting the assistant principal to the top job.  Wednesday night, the Hamilton Southeastern School Board unanimously voted to hire Michael Ryan as the new Fall Creek Junior High Principal.

“I am excited to transition into the principal role at Fall Creek Junior High and continue serving our school community,” said Ryan in a school district news release. “We have tremendous students, supportive parents and hard-working staff that make FCJ a truly special place to work and learn.”

Ryan has also served as a teacher and coach throughout his 18-year career in public education.