The School District of Manatee County announces the following middle school administrative changes for the 2023-2024 school year. Kate Barlaug has been named Principal at Dr. Mona Jain Middle School. She has served as Principal at Haile Middle School since 2017. She replaces David Underhill, who is currently serving as interim since Angela Lindsey’s retirement. Irene Nikitopoulos has been named Principal at Haile Middle School. She has served as the Assistant Principal at Lincoln Memorial Middle School since 2021. Her previous positions include Assistant Principal at Johnson K-8 School of International Studies, curriculum specialist, dean and teacher. Ms. Nikitopoulos was awarded the 2022 Outstanding Assistant Principal Achievement Award for Manatee County. She has worked for the School District of Manatee County since 2006. Lorie Starkweather will remain Principal at Sugg Middle School. She was named interim principal this year following the retirement of Ann McDonald. Ms. Starkweather has served in Manatee County schools since 1985. These administrative changes take effect for the 2023-2024 school year.