BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Nardin Academy has named a new president following a search that lasted over a year, the school announced Monday. Dr. Eric Miles, who currently serves as Head of School at Brandon Academy in Brandon, Fla., will be the new president beginning in July 2025. The hire ends a search that began in 2023 following the resignation of Dr. Sandra Betters after she resigned in June 2023. Unrest within the school had begun that spring when students held a walkout in protest of the school's administration. She had taken over as president in 2021. The Nardin Academy Board of Trustees announced on May 4, 2023 that nine board members would step down along with Dr. Betters, but all 15 board members ended up being removed later that month. In August 2023 Dr. Betters sued Nardin as well as several current and former board members, alleging a "smear campaign" conducted by faculty members, administrators and board members. Since Dr. Betters' departure, Rebecca Reeder has been serving as interim president. Latest Local News Sabres hosting annual turkey drive, fans can receive tickets Nardin names new president following 2023 unrest surrounding old president Southwest employee welcomes Chiefs fans by playing Bills ‘Shout’ song over intercom Local teen uses passion for bowling, engineering to inspire others Vacant home on Deshler Street catches fire for third time in 2 months Aidan Joly joined the News 4 staff in 2022. He is a graduate of Canisius College. You can see more of his work here.