Dr. Dennis Wulf retired from the Iowa State's MA and EdD Leadership Program as of 2024. Dennis was previously the superintendent of the Norwalk Community School District. During his tenure, he oversaw the construction of a new attendance center for eighth- and ninth-graders and implemented staff development that emphasized action research and empowerment of classroom teachers. Previously Wulf was principal of Norwalk Middle School in Norwalk, which he transformed into a model institution that attracted frequent visitors from Iowa and the surrounding states. He introduced a wealth of technological resources to Norwalk, including computers in every classroom, a computerized curricular module system, and a connection to the Iowa Communications Network. Wulf adopted a full-inclusion policy, resulting in 95 percent of the school's special education students attending regular classes. When the school lacked funds for a middle-level staff development program, he helped create one by collaborating with a group of middle-level principals from six area districts. He also instituted a mentoring system for first-year teachers.
Professional accolades include being awarded Iowa Principal of Year (1999), Variety Club Children's Charity Volunteer of the Year (2008), Iowa Superintendent of the Year (2014), and Norwalk Iowa Citizen of the Year (2016). He was a member of the Governor's Commission on $40 million Educational Leadership and Compensation initiative (2013-2015). He was a Harvard Network Rounds Facilitator for Iowa Administrators (2008-2012). New York City Leadership Academy trainer for Iowa Teacher Leadership and Compensation (TLC) Schools.
In 2005 Dennis earned an EDD in Educational Leadership from Drake University.
1979 University of Iowa, B.S.
