Noblesville Hires Dr. Daniel Hile as New Superintendent
Writer / Renée Larr
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Noblesville residents will notice a new face walking the halls of the schools and shopping at the Noblesville Farmers Market. Dr.
Daniel Hile was recently named as the next superintendent of Noblesville Schools. Dr. Hile comes to Noblesville from a long history with Smith-Green Community Schools in Churubusco, IN.
Dr. Hile started his teaching career as a music educator. After teaching for eight years, he felt compelled to serve students in a different capacity. He went on to serve as an assistant principal, principal and superintendent. Smith-Green Community Schools has about 1,200 students, while Noblesville Schools has 10,500.
“There is no way to say it other than it is going to be a change,” Dr. Hile says. “I’ll have more students, staff and parents, but from an education perspective, the focus is still exactly the same. The goal is to give our children the best experience possible, to hire the best teachers and to ensure all of our decisions are focused on what is best for Noblesville children.”
Dr. Hile and his family recently relocated to Noblesville and love the small-town feel it has to offer. His daughter is off to college in the fall, and his son will attend Noblesville High School. He says the district is already working at a high level, thanks to his predecessor Dr. Beth Niedermeyer.
“I’m stepping into an outstanding program already,” Dr. Hile says. “As I settle in, I plan to meet everyone, observe and listen. Obviously, I hope to leave my mark on the district, but more than anything, I want to continue growing and building on the success already happening here.”
Dr. Hile rose to the top of the list of candidates due to his approachable demeanor, trustworthiness, problem-solving, and communication skills. He also brings extensive experience in community engagement and financial management. He was chosen by members of the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents as the District II Superintendent of the Year for 2022. He says he was humbled to be selected by a committee of his peers.
“I’m hoping to continue the practice of being accessible by having open hours with the community,” Dr. Hile says. “We’ll have more information on that soon. When people see me out in the community, I hope they stop and introduce themselves. I want people to see me as approachable and easy to communicate with regarding any issue.”
Dr. Hile graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in music education, earned his master’s degree in education administration from Indiana University-Fort Wayne, and his Ph.D. in educational leadership from Purdue University.
He hopes to get involved in many community initiatives such as the Noblesville Rotary Club and the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce. He says he immediately felt a connection to the Noblesville community. 
“In my times visiting the area, the first thing that became apparent was the close-knit community,” Dr. Hile says. “That was very important to me. It’s a much bigger district than where I came from, but it still has a very caring feel.”
For more information, visit noblesvilleschools.org/Page/7467.
