Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN — Jennifer Fischer has been appointed associate superintendent of schools by the Office of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Youngstown.

Fischer, formerly the director of curriculum and instruction, brings several years of experience in the diocese to her new role.

A former public school teacher in both South Carolina and Ohio, Fischer also directed online learning programs in the Perry Local School District and in Massillon City Schools.

In 2013, she took over as principal of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Massillon, where she served for nine years before moving to the diocesan office.

Along with her continued oversight of all state and federal programs that operate in the diocesan schools, she also will take over student life, as well as personnel and compliance issues.

“Mrs. Fischer is the ideal person to take over as associate superintendent. She’s a dedicated, experienced school leader and a tireless advocate for our students,” said Dr. Steven Jones, superintendent of schools for the diocese.

Fischer assumed her new role Thursday. The diocese has already begun the search for a new director of continuous improvement, a new position that will include responsibilities for curriculum development and instruction.