Randolph Eastern School Corporation

Randolph Eastern Community:

We are excited to share an update about our elementary school leadership and to thank you for your continued partnership and support. As we move through this transition, our focus remains on providing a stable, caring, and engaging learning environment for every child.

Dr. Betsy Biederstedt will serve as Interim Principal for the spring semester, providing stability, guidance, and support for students, staff, and families. A retired elementary principal with more than 30 years of experience in Indiana schools, Dr. Biederstedt brings deep expertise in instructional leadership, curriculum development, and supporting school communities through times of transition.

At the same time, we are pleased to announce that Tara Bohn will begin serving as Elementary Assistant Principal this semester and will transition into the Principal role for the upcoming school year. Tara brings two decades of experience in education, with a strong background in literacy, instructional leadership, and coaching teachers across classroom, district, and state-level roles.

We are also pleased to share that Brad Hoggatt will step into an Assistant Principal role later this spring as we prepare for the next school year. Brad is a lifelong Union City resident, a 1993 Randolph Eastern graduate, and a dedicated educator who returned home after graduating from Ball State University in 1997 to begin his teaching career. Over the years, he has served students in grades 2–5, taught music, and supported literacy instruction, all while raising three RESC graduates with his wife, Amy. Brad’s deep roots in our community and his commitment to students make him a strong addition to our leadership team.

This transition ensures continuity of leadership, thoughtful planning, and a strong focus on student learning and support. We are grateful to Dr. Biederstedt, Tara Bohn, and Brad Hoggatt for their commitment to our school community and look forward to the positive impact of their leadership.

Thank you for the trust you place in our school each day. Together with our families, we are powered by purpose to inspire, instruct, and support every student, every day.

ATTENTION UCJSHS GRADUATES OF 2024, 2025, AND 2026!!!...

The Lawrence Family Scholarship aims to make college affordable for students who have the desire and aptitude to attend a trade or technical school. The scholarship aims to support students to earn an advanced certificate or degree so they can be prepared for additional professional opportunities. Attached is a PDF of the guidelines and below is a link to the TPI webpage where information is listed about the scholarship, along with a sample application, and link to apply.

Deadline to apply: March 13, 2026 at 5:00pm EST.
Link to apply: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=tpischolarship Access code: Lawrence

ELIGIBILITY: Recipients must meet ALL of the following eligibility criteria:
Residency
• Student Graduates (classes of 2024, 2025, or 2026) from Union City Junior Senior High School in Union City, Indiana.
• US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or unexpired Employment Authorization Document (EAD—Form I-766).
Financial Circumstances
• Adjusted Gross Family Income (AGI) of $100k or less
• Unmet financial need at the school the student plans to attend
Academic
• Enrolling or already enrolled at a US accredited, not-for-profit (strongly preferred) or for-profit, private or public trade or technical school in 2026-27.
• Senior or recent high school graduate who is interested in attending a trade or technical school. Only 2024, 2025 and 2026 Union City High School graduates are eligible to apply.
• Hybrid school settings are allowed, but students must plan to take majority of classes in person.
Personal
• Involved in a balance of community, school, and work activities.
• Strong desire to further education and open up professional opportunities.

This week we would like to spotlight Ava Casillas. She is a senior pursuing her dream of working in early childhood education by assisting in the Brave Little Learners Pre-School here at Randolph Eastern. Her parents are Morgan and Pedro Casillas.