Board of Education

The Southwest School Corporation Board of Education members are elected to serve as leaders and advocates for public education and student achievement.

Jacque Steele

Jacque Steele

Treasurer

jsteele@swest.k12.in.us

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Jon Bobbitt

Jon Bobbitt

President

jbobbit@swest.k12.in.us

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JERRY WILSON

Member

jwilson@swest.k12.in.us

Mr. Wilson currently serves as the President of the SWSC Board of Education.

He has dedicated 20+ years to serving the Southwest School Corporation as a board member.

BIO: 
Crop Adjuster for NAU 
Farmer  
USPS, retired 

EDUCATION:
Sullivan High School 

MILITARY SERVICE:
United States Air Force, 1969-1973
Aircraft Mechanic

HOBBIES:
IU athletics, gardening, and Disney family vacations

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:  
Sullivan First Christian Church

FAMILY:
Wife: Claudia
Daughters: Jill Nichols (Steve) and Kyla Nichols (Ben)
Grandchildren: Shaelie, Braedon, Nora and Wilson

“I appreciate the opportunity to work with a fantastic team of administrators, faculty and staff who strive to provide the absolute best education for our students," said Mr. Wilson. "I truly believe the SWSC slogan, 'We are the Best. We are Southwest!"

Detrich Harris

Detrich Harris

Member

dharris@swest.k12.in.us

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MIKE ESLINGER

Vice President

meslinger@swest.k12.in.us

BIO:
Mr. Eslinger is currently serving his first term as a general board member.  Mr.
Eslinger is a 25 year veteran and holds the rank of Major with the Indiana State Police. He is responsible for field operations in the Southern half of Indiana, which includes approximately 500 Troopers and Detectives in 8 Districts.

EDUCATION:  
Rockville High School, Parke County.

Indiana State University, B.S. in Criminology
Indiana State Police Recruit School

HOBBIES:
Coaching softball, Hunting, Fishing, and watching his daughters’ sporting events. 

FAMILY:
Wife: Dr. Kathryn Springer, Attorney and Psychologist
Daughters: Rachel and Olivia 

“We are fortunate to have such a quality school corporation and I have really enjoyed getting to learn more about the educational process. I want to provide support to the staff of the Southwest School Corporation so they we can continue to provide students with the best opportunities to succeed.”