(Rolling Prairie, IN) - David Burden has been a teacher, instructional coach, and administrator in Warsaw, LaVille, and Elkhart. Now, he's been hired at Rolling Prairie Elementary School as their new principal.

According to the New Prairie United School Corporation, he also brings significant experiences in STEM education initiatives, active learning for students, and bringing communities together with classrooms for excellent learning experiences for students.

“Mr. Burden's passion and heart for teaching and leading schools to great work for students will be immediately evident,” said NPUSC Superintendent Dr. Paul White.

He replaces Dr. Pamela Moore, who had been at Rolling Prairie Grade School since 2022.

"Mr. Burden is perfectly situated to lead Rolling Prairie forward after the great work of the teaching staff and Dr. Moore achieved together in the past two years,” White said.

Burden, who will begin in July, was unanimously approved for a two-year contract.