The Norwalk Community School District has announced the hiring of Jen Sigrist as the new Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning. Sigrist’s hiring recommendation was approved by the Norwalk Board of Directors at a regular business meeting on Monday, and she will officially start her new role on July 1st. Sigrist had been working as the Executive Director at Central Rivers Area Education Agency before joining Norwalk, and has also previously worked as the Director of Personalized Learning and Innovation at Van Meter Schools. During her time at Van Meter, she led efforts to improve the curriculum, support students with different needs, and promote a more flexible approach to education.