Dr. Dunn Names New Associate Head of Lower School
Dr. Dunn is happy to announce that the Associate Head of Lower School has been confirmed. Lyndsey Samberg is an accomplished educator and leader with a deep commitment to improving educational outcomes and fostering community development. With over 15 years of experience in the field of education, she brings a wealth of knowledge in organizational management, learning systems and result-driven processes. She was named District Teacher of the Year and was one of five finalists for State Teacher of the Year for Florida out of more than 67,000 educators.
Dr. Dunn says, “Mrs. Samberg was a stand-out candidate for a number of reasons, but the most compelling was her commitment to evolving innovation in education. She has an innate motivation for a culture of constant improvement, which will deeply benefit our lower school students.”
Dr. Dunn says, “Mrs. Samberg was a stand-out candidate for a number of reasons, but the most compelling was her commitment to evolving innovation in education. She has an innate motivation for a culture of constant improvement, which will deeply benefit our lower school students.”
As the Principal of Vero Beach Elementary, Mrs. Samberg spearheaded the creation of a replicable model system for educational innovation. She played a key role in developing systems and structures that ensure sustainable success, not only within the school but across the district and state.
Prior to this role, Mrs. Samberg served as the Assistant Principal at Fellsmere Elementary, where she inspired a dual language program, facilitated student problem-solving initiatives and contributed to the development of a mentorship program with local law enforcement to support reading achievement.
Her career began as a teacher and instructional coach in Saint Lucie and Indian River Counties, where she taught across multiple grade levels and subjects. As an instructional coach, Mrs. Samberg supported the development of both teachers and staff, designing impactful professional learning experiences and serving on district and state committees.
She concludes, “I’m so thrilled to become a part of this vibrant and exciting community. I’m looking forward to getting to know the faculty and students who make the Lower School such a special place to learn and grow.”
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