Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools Board of Trustees President Juanita Albright has appointed Michael Zahm to the Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) Board of Trustees, based on a news release issued Wednesday morning by the HSE school district.

Zahm fills the HSE-designated seat on the seven-member board, which oversees the Noblesville and Fishers library branches. He succeeds Andre Miksha, whose term ran from September 29, 2022, through August 26, 2025. The board expressed appreciation to Miksha for his service.  Miksha had indicated he would serve another term if reappointed.

“Michael Zahm is a lifelong educator and community-minded leader whose experience aligns with HEPL’s mission to be a welcoming, literacy-focused resource for every resident,” Albright said in a statement. “His track record in HSE classrooms and buildings, as well as his continued service in our community, make him an excellent choice to represent HSE Schools in this capacity.”

Zahm brings more than 30 years of experience in education and leadership. A Ball State University graduate, he earned a master’s degree in educational leadership and curriculum design from the University of Oregon and completed graduate work at Butler University for his principal’s license. He served as an elementary school principal in HSE Schools from 1998 to 2014 before moving into the private sector as a financial advisor.

He and his wife, Nancy, have two daughters, Sarah and Abby, both graduates of Fishers High School.

“I am honored to serve and to give back to the Fishers community that has given so much to me,” Zahm said. “I look forward to supporting the library’s staff and board as we continue to strengthen literacy and learning across our community.”