Chief Academic Officer

Chris Norwell-Fischer has worked for Sandusky City Schools for over 30 years.  She has served as a first-grade teacher, Title 1 reading, a third-grade teacher and fifth grade teacher and has had multiple instructional coaching roles.  For the past 11 years, she's served as the district reading coach and has a variety of educational leadership experiences.

Mrs.Norwell-Fischer earned a four-year degree in elementary education from Bowling Green State University and a master of education degree in reading from Ashland University.

She has also had a major role in creating the district's current academic strategic plan and has worked closely on the Ohio Improvement Process. She has led multiple curriculum adoptions in various subjects during her time with Sandusky City Schools.  Mrs. Norwell-Fischer is an involved leader who values the input and energy of our staff members, students, families, and community members as we reach our goals and continuously improve.  

Mrs. Norwell-Fischer and her husband, Shayne have three sons.