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Mark KernMark Kern has been a part of the New Palestine school community serving as a longtime school administrator for 18 years. He retired in 2017, following service as principal at each of the Southern Hancock elementary schools over his nearly two decades of service. Mark is a founding member of the New Palestine Education Foundation, and served as the foundation's president for several years. Since his retirement as a school leader, Mark has served the congregation at Pleasant View Baptist Church. He now serves as the pastor of the church. Mark and his wife, Pat, serve as volunteers at the David Nolen Pantry of Hope at the the Hope Center Indy. Mark and Pat (both retired as educators) have two adult children and six grandchildren. Interestingly, both of their children and their spouses are all educators! Mark is excited to continue serving the Southern Hancock school community through the Foundation. He calls on other retired New Pal educators to join the Foundation in MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
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Gary HalliburtonGary Halliburton is also a New Palestine High School graduate. Gary is the owner of Progressive Hair Designs. Gary is the immediate past president of the New Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce and is currently serving as an advisor. Gary is proud of his family, one son, and one grandchild.
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Lynnette BellLynnette Bell has over 30 years of experience in the Death Care Industry along with her husband, Jeff. They have 3 children who have or are currently attending Southern Hancock Schools. Together they own and operate 2 funeral homes, Bell Mortuary and Crematory, Shangrila Chapel, (east of New Pal), Bell Mortuary and Crematory, Royster-Askin-Sandrock Chapel (west of the Indy Zoo) and All Pets Go To Heaven Pet Crematory. Jeff and Lynnette are faithful Christians who have served many families as well as the New Palestine community in their time of need. Lynnette has lived and served in New Palestine for over 30 years as an active member of New Palestine Main Street and New Palestine Lions Club as well as a past board member of the NPHS Band Boosters. Lynnette and Jeff are supporters of the Southern Hancock School’s sports and fine art programs. Lynnette enjoys camping, fishing, hiking, gardening and spending time with her family, friends and all of her pets in her spare time.
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Diana Abner...Bio Coming Soon
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Jessica Walker...Bio Coming Soon
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James VoelzJames Voelz is the principal at New Palestine High School. He has served as a school leader in the Southern Hancock schools for twenty-one years primarily at New Palestine Junior High/Doe Creek Middle School. He and his wife are New Pal residents and the proud parents of four children, all NPHS graduates.
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Laura Ball...Bio Coming Soon
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Ashley Marks...Bio Coming Soon
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Nia Neeb...Bio Coming Soon
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EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
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Katy EastesKaty Eastes is the ex-officio liaison between New Palestine Community Schools and the Foundation.
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