She will begin her new position when the school opens next fall. Written By: Leah Ward | × District 518's administration building in Worthington. WORTHINGTON — At the close of Tuesday's regular meeting and following discussion in closed session, the District 518 Board of Education selected Katie Clarke as principal of the Intermediate School, which is slated to open in the fall of 2022. Clarke currently serves as the district's director of teaching and learning. The board previously expressed a preference for hiring a principal from within existing district employees, if possible. Clarke was one of five candidates. The vote was not unanimous, with board member Mike Harberts opposed.