When you first walk into Amy Wattier’s office, there are two things you might notice.

First, the Christian music softly playing from a stereo perched on a bookcase. And second, a desk full of papers — she calls it a “working desk,” smiling wryly.

And Wattier, the new Norfolk Catholic High School principal, certainly has been fearless about getting to work, said Dr. Don Ridder, school president. Since she started on July 1, she has been driven in pursuing academic and spiritual excellence for the school, he said.

“We needed … somebody who was really strong and confident, driven, (with) great work ethic,” he said. “Great at building relationships with students, staff and parents. That’s what (Wattier) has.”

Wattier brings 21 years of education experience to the role, she said. She’s previously taught at Twin River and Norfolk Public school districts, as well as Scotus Central High School in Columbus, mostly as a math teacher.

Her own faith-based education, which includes attending St. John Neumann Elementary School in Clarkson and Midland Lutheran College in Fremont (now Midland University), gave her a strong foundation as a parochial school administrator, she said.

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