Phone: 216-642-5860, ext. 1200
Email: mjanatovich@independence.k12.oh.us
Twitter: @mjanatovich

Michael Janatovich was hired as the new Independence High School principal at the June 29, 2023, Board of Education meeting.  He officially starts August 1.

Janatovich previously was the principal of Chagrin Falls High School.  Prior to that, he was the principal of Cuyahoga Heights Middle and High School, the assistant principal at Harmon Middle School at Aurora City Schools, and the assistant principal, athletic director, and middle school science teacher at Cuyahoga Heights Schools.  

Janatovich received his Bachelor of Science from Baldwin Wallace College in middle childhood education and a Masters of Science from Indiana Wesleyan University in curriculum and instruction.  He received his principal licensure from Baldwin Wallace and superintendent and educational leadership licensure from The University of Findlay.  He is expected to receive his Doctorate of Education from The University of Findlay in 2024.  He has presented at numerous local, state and national conferences.  He also is a member of several professional education organizations.