Fairfield Community School District - Dream. Think. Lead. Act

Zach Wigle has spent nearly two decades serving in education across Iowa. He has held various administrative roles, including district activities director, intermediate school principal, special education director, and, most recently, high school principal in Solon, Iowa.

Mr. Wigle holds a master’s degree in education administration from Grand Canyon University, an advanced studies certification-superintendency from the University of Northern Iowa, and a bachelor’s degree from Luther College.

“It is an honor to be selected as the next superintendent,” said Wigle. “My family and I hold a strong affinity for southeast Iowa, and look forward to working alongside others who call this community home. I envision a future in which I can contribute to the growth and development of the Fairfield community as a whole.”

Phone: (641) 472-2655

Email: Zach Wigle

Fairfield Community School District
403 S. 20th St.
Fairfield, IA 52556

John Grunwald began teaching Vocal and General Music at Fairfield Community Schools at the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year. During the summer of 2013, John Grunwald became the Chief Information Officer for the Fairfield Community School District.

In 1992, Mr. Grunwald graduated from Luther College with a BA in Music Education. After graduation, Mr. Grunwald taught for two years in Wisconsin and 15 years in Southeast Iowa. In May 2009, he graduated with a Masters in Music Education from Boston University College of Fine Arts. Previously he had been in the Vocal and General music department within the district. Prior to employment with Fairfield CSD, John taught Vocal and General Music and was the Technology Coordinator at Harmony Community Schools. He taught music for 15 years and was Technology Coordinator for 11 years.

Phone: (641) 472-2655

Email: John Grunwald

Fairfield Community School District
403 S. 20th St.
Fairfield, IA 52556

Phone: (641) 472-2655

Email: Evan Marten

Fairfield Community School District
403 S. 20th St.
Fairfield, IA 52556