Christi Thomas has spent the past 11 years serving as the Geist Elementary School Principal, but will be moving into a new position when the current school year ends.  Ms. Thomas will join the Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools Central Office as the new Director of Student Services.

Ms. Thomas has a total of 25 years experience as an educator.

This announcement is a part of the Central Office staff restructuring since the current school board majority assumed office in January of 2023.

“I am extremely excited to take my K-12 experience and viewpoint to positively impact the entire district through guiding and implementing student services for PK-12,” says Thomas in a school corporation news release. “I greatly appreciate the support and commitment I have received while serving the GES community and look forward to expanding my reach to provide essential services to all students so they may thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.”

In her new role, HSE Schools say Thomas will oversee aspects of student welfare, including enrollment, attendance, and student discipline procedures. Thomas will also serve as the designated authority for Title VI and Title IX filings and support the needs of homeless students as the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act liaison.

Thomas plans to finish this school year as principal at Geist Elementary before taking on her new administrative position.