Following the retirement of Diane Ruff, elementary principal and career Lion educator- two administrative changes will be in place to start the 2025-2026 school year.
Mrs. Rebecca Miller will be transitioning to the building principal role. Becky spent the last several years as the assistant principal, supporting building operations as well as positive behavior intervention and support initiatives. Prior to her roles at MES, she served as the District curriculum director as well as an administrator at Plain Local Schools, and an intervention specialist at Minerva and Carrollton.
Becky and her husband Jamie have four adult children- Ruger, Reed, Coletta, and Miles.
Chad Hilliard returns to Minerva as the new elementary assistant principal after serving as the athletic director for Marlington Local. Prior to his brief stint outside of Minerva, Chad had spent his entire career serving the elementary children of Minerva Local as a tutor, kindergarten teacher, and physical education teacher.
Chad and his wife Nicole have three children- Garrett, Jacsyn, and Livia.