INDIANAPOLIS - MSD Washington Township found its new superintendent among current staff.
The district named Dr. Nikki C. Woodson to replace Dr. James Mervilde at a special meeting on Wednesday. Mervilde is retiring after 40 years in education.
Having served in several positions in the district, Woodson most recently was assistant superintendent.
"We were fortunate to receive interest from a highly qualified group of candidates from around the country," said school board president Tony Dzwonar in a release.
Woodson's appointment becomes effective on July 1, 2011.
