(LaPorte, IN) - A grade school in LaPorte has a new principal.  Kristen Doty is now in charge at Riley Elementary School. 

The former teacher at Riley replaces Chris Alber who recently became principal at LaPorte High School.  Alber took over for Ben Tonagel who’s now assistant superintendent of elementary education.  Tonagel replaced Steve Manering when he retired a few months ago.