CCS Announces New In-Person School Principal

Dear CCS Families,

Crosslake Community Schools is pleased to share that Daniel Fischer has been selected to serve as principal of our in-person school and will begin on Monday, July 20.

Mr. Fischer is a licensed K–12 principal with fourteen years of experience in school counseling and educational leadership. He has led elementary and middle schools across central Minnesota and brings experience in instructional leadership, student support, literacy, special education and school culture. Before moving into administration, he spent ten years as a school counselor at Forestview Middle School and Brainerd High School.

His selection followed a comprehensive, staff-led hiring process. More than twenty employees from across both of our schools participated in multiple rounds of interviews, with each candidate evaluated using the same criteria. The panel’s recommendation to hire Mr. Fischer was unanimous.

“Mr. Fischer stood out for his ability to listen closely, ask meaningful questions and connect with people across our schools. Throughout the process, he demonstrated a clear commitment to supporting students and staff while honoring what makes CCS unique. I’m so grateful for the care and insight our staff brought to this search, and we are excited to welcome Mr. Fischer and his family into our community,” said Dr. Jenna Leadbetter, superintendent of Crosslake Community Schools.

In the coming days, Mr. Fischer will begin connecting with staff, families and community members as he prepares to lead our in-person school. Families will hear more from him soon, and there will be opportunities to meet him and welcome him into the CCS community.

Sincerely,

District Communications