Superintendent Announces New Interim Elementary Deputy Superintendent
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Julie Louf as the Interim Elementary Deputy Superintendent. A dedicated and proven leader, Ms. Louf brings more than two decades of experience in public education, grounded in a deep commitment to student success, equity, and instructional innovation. She is deeply respected by the community and enjoys a great rapport with her peers and will support principals well.
With 25 years of service to the Lynn Public Schools Julie brings a wealth of knowledge and background to this new role. Julie began her career as a Special Education Teacher at Breed Middle School, where she focused on inclusiveness and individual student success. She implemented individualized strategies to support student growth with all members of her team. Julie later served as Assistant Principal, managing student discipline, focusing on family and community partnerships and contributing to the school’s improvement planning efforts. Since 2012, Julie has served as Principal of Breed Middle School, where she leads a diverse learning community with a focus on academic excellence, social-emotional development, and inclusive practices. Her leadership is grounded in data-driven decision-making, collaborative partnerships, social emotional learning, and a deep commitment to fostering a safe and supportive school environment.
Julie has taken on additional responsibilities at the District level over the years and is an active member of the Lynn Public Schools’ MTSS District Committee and District Strategic Planning Committee as well as a principal mentor, where she continues to advocate for inclusion, innovation, and personalized student-centered learning. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Psychology and Social and Rehabilitation Services from Assumption College, a Master of Education in Special Education and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Educational Leadership from Salem State College.
She exemplifies the qualities of a transformative and responsive leader in today’s evolving educational landscape. Please join me in welcoming Ms. Louf to the Deputy Superintendent position. I am confident she will continue to advance our shared mission of equity, innovation, and excellence in education.
Superintendent Announces New Elementary Deputy Superintendent
Ellen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Assumption College, Master of Elementary Education from Salem State, and her Certification of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Educational Leadership from Salem State.
She brings to this role over 35 years of dedicated service to the Lynn Public Schools, marked by a proven track record of instructional leadership, deep knowledge of our district, and a relentless commitment to equity and student achievement. Her tenure as principal of Lynn Woods Elementary School has been defined by sustained academic growth, high levels of student and family engagement, and the cultivation of a positive, achievement-oriented school culture. Under her leadership, Lynn Woods was named a Commendation School by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for three consecutive years, a distinction earned by only a small number of schools statewide and, more recently, was ranked in the top 8% of elementary schools by U.S. News & World Report and recognized as a 2023 School of Recognition by DESE.
Her success is not rooted in isolated efforts, but in strategic instructional leadership, data-informed practice, and a belief in the potential of every student. She has consistently supported and developed educators through effective coaching, collaborative data cycles, and a focus on high expectations for all learners. Most recently, she embraced the challenge of leading two schools, Lynn Woods and Sisson Elementary simultaneously. She brought her signature approach to both schools: building relationships, centering academic conversations around data, and establishing a clear culture of continuous improvement. Her approach and expertise are needed in all of our schools, and she will be an asset to principals, teachers, and the school community.
Lastly, Ellen is a leader who leads with purpose, clarity, and an unwavering focus on students. I have every confidence that she will bring the same vision, integrity, and drive to her work as Deputy Superintendent.
Superintendent Announces New Interim Principal at Breed Middle School
Tim Moriarty has been a proud educator for 16 years. He taught high school math for 6 years, also serving as math department head for 3 of those years. He then spent 4 years as the Academic Director of Pathfinder Regional School District, establishing the district’s Advanced Placement program and collaborating with staff and students to help raise the district’s accountability status 11 percentile points during his tenure. While attending his doctoral program, he worked 2 years as a Special Advisor to the Senior Associate Commissioner for Educational Options at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Tim has also delivered equity-focused professional development to teachers, principals, and aspiring educators in California and Texas as a co-founder of a consulting group, and he has sat on the board of a national career and technical education leadership organization for 8 years.
These past 4 years, Tim has served Lynn Public Schools as an Assistant Principal-Director at Lynn Tech. During this time, he has collaborated with the other Assistant Principal-Directors and staff to implement an accountability system based on employability and professionalism that leans into restorative practices. He led a team of school and district staff to redesign the school’s admissions policy to be more equitable for applicants in alignment with state regulations, and he collaborated with school and state leaders to obtain grant funding and receive state approval of new technical programs. He also helped establish the school’s first professional learning community model across core academics, and he teamed with department heads this past year to lead Tech’s project-based learning pilot.
Tim believes education transforms lives and should be joyous and relevant in an environment of high expectations and high support. He espouses servant, distributive, data-informed, and student-centered leadership, and these principles drive his focus of ensuring high-quality, equitable opportunities for all learners to succeed and achieve their desired career and lifestyle goals. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a Master of Education degree in School Administration from American International College, and a Doctor of Education Leadership degree from Harvard University.
Superintendent Announces New Interim Principal at Ingalls Elementary School
Mrs. Stephanie Clayman is honored to serve as the Interim Principal of Ingalls Elementary School. With over 25 years of dedicated service to Lynn Public Schools—all of which have been at Ingalls—Mrs. Clayman brings a deep-rooted commitment to the school and its community.
She began her career as an elementary classroom teacher and has since held positions in leadership, including Curriculum and Instructional Teacher (CIT) and Program Specialist. Throughout her career, Mrs. Clayman has remained focused on elevating student achievement and ensuring that all students meet or exceed grade-level standards.
A passionate advocate for instructional excellence, she collaborates closely with educators to enhance teaching practices and design lessons that address the diverse needs of learners. Equally important to her is fostering strong relationships with families and the broader school community. Mrs. Clayman believes that meaningful family engagement and community partnerships are essential to student success, and she is committed to maintaining open, supportive communication with students, families, and staff.
Mrs. Clayman earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Elementary Education from Salem State College. She is enthusiastic about stepping into the role of Principal and looks forward to continuing her work in partnership with the Ingalls community, where she has built lasting connections and a shared vision for student growth.
Lisa Cullivan-White named principal of Cobbet Elementary School
Mrs. Lisa Cullivan-White comes with many years of educational experience. She has held many positions throughout her career from classroom teacher, special education teacher, Assistant Director of Camp Rotary, Program Specialist, and most recently an Interim Principal. Throughout her work equity and ensuring a safe learning environment have been at the core. She has had success in building and sustaining team culture, managing change initiatives, and adapting to a variety of school environments. She holds high expectations for students while ensuring the support is given to reach such goals and believes this is paramount to the work. Mrs. Cullivan-White holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Fitchburg State College and a master's in special education from Simmon’s College. She is a well-respected educator who comes with a strong set of skills that can help the Cobbet community move into the next journey of learning.
Alysha MacDougall named principal of Shoemaker Elementary School
Ms. MacDougall has been an experienced educator and leader in Lynn Public Schools for the past 24 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education from Westfield State College, a master's in education from Endicott College and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Special Education Administration from American International College. Ms. MacDougall has held many different positions within the Lynn Public Schools. She has worked as a Special Education Teacher, Special Education Chairperson, Reading Specialist, CIT and Program Specialist. She shows a passion and personal commitment to ensuring that all students’ individual academic and social-emotional needs are met and that we support our teachers in achieving these goals. Ms. MacDougall is a well-respected staff member for the past few years at Shoemaker and will lead the Shoemaker community with incredible commitment and expertise.
Renee Philbrook named principal of Pickering Middle School
Renee Philbrook, who has worked in Lynn Public Schools for 27 years, has been named principal of Pickering Middle School, according to Dr. Evonne S. Alvarez, superintendent of schools.
After working as a math teacher in the district for 18 years, Philbrook served as a district math coach, middle school program specialist and assistant principal. She has been serving as interim principal at Pickering since January.
Philbrook earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Plymouth State University and a master’s in education from Cambridge College. She completed the principal leadership program through Northeast Consortium Leadership Academy, and recently completed the Lynch Leadership Micro-Academy offered through Lynn Public Schools.
“I believe we need to focus on the growth of every student,” Philbrook said. “I’m a strong advocate for students achieving both their personal and academic goals. We are committed to building lifelong learners within the Lynn Public Schools community.”
Throughout her career as educator, Philbrook has immersed herself in the value of data-driven instruction, focused on instructional best practices, and encouraged collaboration within the schools she has worked.
“Mrs. Philbrook has demonstrated a commitment to high expectations for her staff, her students and herself,” Alvarez said. “She believes in the importance of self-reflection and responsibility. She will be a strong leader for Pickering Middle School.”