Fairhaven names Michelle Ocilka-Yeckle as new principal
NILES — The Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities has named Michelle Ocilka-Yeckle as the new principal at Fairhaven School.
Ocilka-Yeckle, who previously served as assistant principal at the school, replaces Sandra Kernen, who retired. Ocilka-Yeckle was granted a contract of $90,000 effective March 3, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
Also approved at Monday’s meeting was Datha Semrau as a teacher effective Feb. 24, Shanese Crafter as a nine-month bus aide effective Feb. 18, and Alexandra Ratliff as an administrative assistant effective March 10.
The board also accepted the resignation of Harlan Jones as facilities manager effective Feb. 28.