(Michigan City, IN) - There’s a new principal at Michigan City High School.

Mohamed Mroueh was principal at Barker Middle School in Michigan City before heading overseas with his family for a nine year stay in India where he also served an as educator.

Mroueh expressed appreciation for the opportunity to resume his career in the community at Tuesday night’s school board meeting.

“I’m truly humbled to have been given this chance to return to Michigan City Area Schools. It’s an honor to be part of this community again,” he said.

He replaces Kyle Dean, who had been the principal for about the past three years.