James Michaels Named New Leader of Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired has a new leader.

The governor and school board this week appointed James Michaels as the new school principal.

Michaels is a graduate of the School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, where he previously worked and served as a board member. For the past 26 years, he has worked at Bosma Enterprises, including as vice president of programs. Bosma is one of the largest nonprofits in the Midwest serving blind and visually impaired people.

Michaels will replace James Durst, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Durst served as principal and then superintendent of the school for more than 30 years.

The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired has more than 100 students enrolled at its Indianapolis campus and also directly serves more than 300 students in school districts across the state.

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