The winner was chosen by members of the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents.
Paul Ketcham, superintendent of Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC), was chosen by members of the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents (IAPSS).
Batesville is about an hour’s drive southeast of Indianapolis.
Ketcham has served as superintendent of BCSC since 2017. He started his administrative career in 2009 as an assistant principal at Franklin County High School and then worked as superintendent of Milan Community School Corporation, according to a news release.
“I am incredibly honored and humbled to be named the 2025 Indiana Superintendent of the Year by the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents. This recognition truly reflects the exceptional staff and administrators at Batesville Community School Corporation, whose dedication and passion make a difference every day,” Ketcham said. “A heartfelt thank you to the BCSC school board for their trust and support and to my family for allowing me to serve our wonderful …