Mitch Mawhorter

Mr. Mawhorter brings a remarkable degree of experience as an accomplished educational leader. His educational philosophy and love for seeing kids take advantage of their opportunities drive his passion said Plymouth School Board President Melissa Christiansen. His collaborative leadership style and ability to forge relationships that help students grow to make him an excellent fit to carry forward the vision and mission of a student-centered school district. They are excited to welcome him and are eager for him to get to know the wonderful students, staff, and the Plymouth community.

Mawhorter comes to Plymouth having served nearly 10 years as Superintendent at Union North United School Corporation. He holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Purdue University, a Masters's degree in Education and Supervision from IUSB, and an EDS degree from Indiana State University.

Mawhorter grew up on a dairy farm as part of a large family in rural Noble County and graduated in 1985 from Central Noble High School. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Darlene, who works as a Newborn Intensive Care Nurse. Together, they raised 3 children who are all college graduates.

He spent the first 22 years of his educational career at the Jimtown School Corporation serving as 6th-grade math and language arts teacher, assistant principal for Jimtown Intermediate, assistant principal for Jimtown High School, and building principal at Jimtown North K-3, and the Jimtown Junior High principal.