District Administration

The 2012-2013 Administrative Team of Ionia Public Schools includes, seated, from left, Jefferson Principal Matt Vogel, Community Relations Director Maureen Meade, Associate Superintendent Ben Kirby, Superintendent Patricia L. Batista, Twin Rivers Principal Dayna Ellis, Welch High School Principal Beth Davis; second row, Transportation Director Greg King, Rather Principal Darin Magley, Special Education Director Maureen Reeder, Food Services Director Elena May, Middle School Principal Cheri Meier, Heartlands Institute of Technology Principal Anne Sharkey-Scott, Boyce Principal Stacey Bovee; back row, High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Scott Swinehart, Facilities and Grounds Director Mike Avery, Technology Director Tim Blackmer, Ionia High School Principal Jack Manciu, Emerson Principal Mitch Mercer, and Assistant Assistant Principal Ted Paton.  Pictured individually are Middle School Assistant Principal Scott Yenchar, on left, and IHS Assistant Principal Mike Knapp.