Spencer, IA (KICD) — The Spencer School board has hired a new high school principal. Clear Lake native Kirsten Doebel is already familiar with the area and superintendent Terry Hemann.

Doebel’s philosophy on administration is that progress requires collaboration.

Kirsten Doebel officially begins as Spencer High School Principal July 1st. She has her undergraduate degree from Buena Vista University, master’s degree from Southwest Minnesota State, and her PhD in Education from the University of South Dakota.