Administration
Superintendent - Louis Steigerwald
Mr. Steigerwald has worked in education since his graduation from Wayne State University in 1989. He taught English in Detroit at Redford High School and Cass Tech and in the New Hanover County Schools in North Carolina. While teaching he taught everything from ninth grade to senior Advanced Placement English and established the Advanced Placement Language class at Cass. He has also served as a reader for the Advanced Placement Literature Exam and earned a grant from the Nation Endowment for the Humanities to study Shakespeare through performance in Medford, Oregon.
After enjoying fourteen years in the classroom Mr. Steigerwald moved into administration when he became curriculum director for Oscoda Area Schools. He later served as high school principal at South Lake High School in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. At South Lake Mr. Steigerwald worked with staff in order to introduce student-centered programs such as character education and the Link Crew program. Under his leadership South Lake increased its Advanced Placement offerings while developing programs aimed at reading and math support.
Mr. Steigerwald is very happy to be a member of the Norway-Vulcan community and is looking forward to becoming a part of the tradition of excellence set by Norway-Vulcan students and families. He will be joined by his wife, their two children and their various pets. Mr. Steigerwald enjoys fishing, cooking, running and being outdoors. He will also talk to anyone who wants to talk about literature for just about as long as they could want! His pet peeves include people who refer to or write about themselves in the third person.
Superintendent Lou Steigerwald
Phone: 906-563-9552
lsteigerwald@norway.k12.mi.us
7 -12 Principal - Joe Tinti
Mr. Tinti is a graduate of Norway High School. He attended Northern Michigan University and graduated in 2004 majoring in social studies and earth science education. He received a masters degree in education administration and supervision from Northern Michigan University in 2008.
Mr. Tinti began his teaching career in 2005 in the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Community Schools alternative education program. From there he taught high school social studies and science for the School District of Niagara. Joe also spent time as Niagara's athletic director and varsity girls basketball coach. Joe is proud of the school district he represents and enjoys outdoor activities, baseball, watching sports, and coaching in his free time.
Principal Joe Tinti
Phone: 906-563-9542
jtinti@norway.k12.mi.us
K - 6 Principal - Brad Grayvold
Mr. Grayvold has been a building principal at since 2004. He holds both an undergraduate and graduate degree from Northern Michigan University. Grayvold has taught and coached in three upper peninsula districts prior to his arrival at Norway-Vulcan Area Schools in 1999. In addition to his responsibilities as the K-6 principal he also serves as the district's Title I coordinator. Brad is proud of the the quality of education students receive in the Norway-Vulcan School District.
Principal Brad Grayvold
Phone: 906-563-9543
bgrayvold@norway.k12.mi.us
Athletic Director - Dwight Castelaz
Mr. Castelaz graduated from Norway in 1961 and started his teacher career in Norway in 1965. Dwight retired from his teaching duties and assumed the role of Athletic Director in 1999. Norway-Vulcan Area Schools currently offers 22 athletic programs.
Athletic Director Dwight Castelaz
Phone: 906-563-9542
Contact Information
Superintendent Lou Steigerwald Phone: 906-563-9552
lsteigerwald@norway.k12.mi.us
Principal Joe Tinti
Phone: 906-563-9542
jtinti@norway.k12.mi.us
Principal Brad Grayvold
Phone: 906-563-9543
bgrayvold@norway.k12.mi.us
Athletic Director Dwight Castelaz
Phone: 906-563-9542