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Dr. Dianna M. Lindsay-Mattern (OH '99)

Academic Dean

The Village School of Naples
Naples, FL

At the time of the Award, Dr. Dianna M. Lindsay-Mattern was:

Principal
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Columbus, OH

Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

https://www.thevillageschoolnaples.org


Biographical Information

Dr. Dianna M. Lindsay-Mattern brings over four decades of leadership experience to her new role as Head of High School after retiring as Assistant Superintendent--Academics Instruction and Staff development for the Williamsburg-James City County Schools K-12. A former Ohio Principal of the Year, Dr. Lindsay brings a climate of collaboration, practicality and success to her work. Thus far her major initiatives have included innovative scheduling techniques, school climate and culture research, successful staff development, an award winning Academic Advisor and Student Advancement coach program, and other ongoing initiatives for post-high school success for all learners. Dr. Lindsay-Mattern is the author of numerous articles and pamphlets on a wide variety of educational topics, and was featured for her innovations in a Washington Post column titled "Class Struggle" by reporter Jay Mathews. Dr. Lindsay-Mattern is an 27-year faculty member at the Harvard Summer Institute for principals around the world, and severed three terms as the founding Co-Chair of the Harvard Principals Center. She is also a reader for Advanced Placement Art History for the past five years.


Personal Message

I am currently researching the topic of "entry into the principalship" and "school climate and culture". I hope to soon have a text on these vitally important topics.


Additional Information

Groups/Affiliations

2012 NASSP

2012 ASCD

2012 Harvard Principals' Center


Awards/Honors

2012 Honorable Mention Magna Award

2006 China/USA Study Team

2005 Lebanon/USA Study Team

2001 University Council for Administrative Excellence

2000 Ohio Principal of the Year

1997 Fulbright Scholar to Japan

1993 Saludos Hispanos Educator of the Year

1991 Japan Foundation Scholar

Teacher Board of Advisors, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Featured in Next Door Magazine, "21st Century Teacher of the Year"

ING Unsung Heroes Award for Virginia


Degrees/Certifications

2010 Higher Education Administration, M.A.

2001 School Counseling, M.S.

1977 Education Administration, M.Ed.

1976 Urban HIstory, Ed.D.

1974 Curriculum/Supervision, M. Ed.

1973 Secondary Social Studies, M.Ed.

1971 Eastern Nazarene College, Other


Publications/Presentations

2010 "Critical Thinking In Higher Education"

2008 Southern Association of Colleges & Schools

2008 Virginia ASCD

2007 Virginia Association of Archives and Records

2005 "Personalized Learning Environments In CT High Schools"

2004 "Building New Administrative Structures"

2004 "12 Tips for Supporting Your Administrative Team"

2001 Parents As Partners

2001 University of Delaware

2001 Ohio Council for Social Studies

2000 "Honoring The Code"

2000 The Ohio State University

2000 "Saving Academic Time by Consolidating Administrative Tasks"

2000 "Rites, Rituals, and Regalia"


Expertise
School Climate and Culture, Leadership and Change

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