Dr. Christopher A. Himsel
Since 2010,
Chris Himsel, PhD, has served as superintendent of Northwest Allen County
Schools. He has served in the education profession since 1989 wherein he has
been a mathematics teacher, basketball, tennis, and football coach, assistant
principal, principal, director of secondary education and assistant professor
at the collegiate level—all prior to becoming a superintendent for two school
districts.
Dr. Himsel
has served for six years on the legislative committee of the Association of
Supervision and Curriculum Development, and he has held other roles within the
organization as well. He has participated in other professional organizations
including the American Association of School Administrators, Indiana
Association of Public School Superintendents, Indiana Growing and Suburban
Schools Coalition, Indiana Urban Schools Association, and the Upper Wabash
Valley Superintendent Study Council.
While most
of his community service has revolved around education initiatives, Dr. Himsel
participates in the Northeast Indiana Regional Opportunities Council, Greater
Fort Wayne, Inc., Board of Directors, and Relay for Life.
Dr. Himsel
and his wife, Deb, have five children and enjoy watching and participating in
their many activities.