“I do truly feel that I am back home.”

Those were the words of Emily Supergan Thursday morning, moments after the Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) School Board voted unanimously to approve her as the new principal of Fishers Elementary School.

Supergan comes to HSE from neighboring Carmel Clay Schools, where she has served as an assistant principal since 2021. Before moving into administration, she was a teacher and coach at both Washington Township and Carmel Clay Schools. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Mississippi, holds a master’s degree from Butler University, and is currently a doctoral candidate at Indiana University. But her roots are local — she describes herself as a “proud graduate of Hamilton Southeastern Schools.”

“I am thankful for this opportunity, and I am also just so thankful for the confidence that you all have in me,” Supergan told the board.

District leadership made clear the enthusiasm is mutual. “Without a doubt, Mrs. Supergan will bring energy and enthusiasm to this role, and we are excited to welcome her to our leadership team,” said Danielle Fetters-Thompson, HSE Assistant Superintendent of Foundational Learning.

Supergan will need to hit the ground running. The first day of school is August 5 — less than three weeks away.