South Dearborn Middle School Gets New Principal

The new hire has over 25 years of experience.

David Ladner. Photo by South Dearborn Community School Corporation. 

(Aurora, Ind.) – South Dearborn Middle School has a new principal.

The school corporation recently announced David Ladner to the position.

Ladner has over 25 years of experience in education, receiving his bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Southern Mississippi and a master’s degree in educational administration from William Carey University.

Prior to becoming an administrator, Ladner taught mathematics for four years.

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