Dear Elyria Catholic Community,

It is with great enthusiasm and confidence in Elyria Catholic’s future that I share important news with our Panther community.

Following a thoughtful, prayerful, and thorough search process, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Adkins as the next Principal of Elyria Catholic High School, effective July 1, 2026.

For many in our community, Beth is already a familiar and trusted presence. Over the past seven years, she has served Elyria Catholic with dedication, professionalism, and a clear commitment to our mission—first as Dean of Academics and currently as Assistant Principal for Academics.

She understands the heart of Elyria Catholic.

She knows our students.

She values our faculty and staff.

She embraces our Catholic mission.

She believes deeply in the strength of this community.

The search process included both internal and external candidates, and throughout that discernment, Beth consistently demonstrated the leadership, academic experience, and mission-centered commitment needed for this important role. She steps into this position at a strong and exciting time for Elyria Catholic—advancing strategic priorities, expanding innovation, welcoming enrollment growth, and building momentum through the Boldly EC campaign as we shape our future together.

Beth shares these words as she prepares to begin this new role:

“Elyria Catholic has been an important part of my professional and personal journey over the past seven years, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve this community as Principal. I believe wholeheartedly in our mission, in our people, and in the extraordinary potential of our students.”

I also want to thank Suzanne Lester for her leadership and dedication to Elyria Catholic. Her service has helped strengthen our school, and we are grateful for all she has done for our Panther community.

Please join me in warmly congratulating Beth and offering your prayers and support as she begins this new chapter of leadership at Elyria Catholic.

It is a great day to be a Panther!

In the One EC spirit,

Annie Heidersbach

President