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  • My name is Alba Lugo, and I am very proud to be the principal of Lindenwold Middle School.  I am originally from Puerto Rico via Spain and Long Island.  I began my career as a higher education administrator coordinating and implementing programs for students of color in the Engineering, Business and Public Policy fields.  For eleven years, I taught Spanish to middle and high school students as well as ESL to adults.  In 2014, I joined the New Brunswick Public Schools as one of their elementary school principals and, in 2016, became a high school vice principal.

    My educational journey has taken many twists and turns.  By the time I graduated from high school, I had attended a total of seven schools in Spain, Puerto Rico, and Long Island.  I received my Bachelors Degree in Economics and a Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.  In the spring of 2022, I completed my doctorate from Rider University in Educational Leadership.  

    Our team looks forward to working together with our families and students to create a safe and exciting learning environment for all.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 856-346-3330 Ext. 22314, or email at alugo@lindenwold.k12.nj.us.

  • My name is Jacquelyn Johnson-Arline.  I am a proud product of Philadelphia public schools, where I attended and graduated from The Philadelphia High School for Girls.  I began my career in education at Winslow School #2 as a 1st grade teacher in 1999.  In 2002, I began my career in Lindenwold at School #4 as a 2nd grade teacher and then a 4th grade teacher. In 2006, I became a literacy coach at LMS before transitioning into administration as the Supervisor of Basic Skills and Instruction at School #5 in 2008. I remained in that position until I transferred to LMS in the same capacity in 2016. 

    I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Temple University, and I earned my Master of Arts Degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix. 

    I have been married to my loving husband Brian for over 20 years and we have two children, Myles and Symone. Myles graduated from Rutgers University in Camden with a degree in Marketing and a minor in Management Information Systems. Symone is a freshman at Drexel University in Philadelphia majoring in Nursing.

    I am very excited to be part of a great team at LMS, and I look forward to working with you and your children to keep Lindenwold Middle a welcoming, safe, and great learning environment.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 856-346-3330 Ext. 2313, or email at jjohnson-arline@lindenwold.k12.nj.us.

     

  • Mrs. Dana E. Rivas entered the field of education in 2004. Mrs. Rivas early on in her career immersed herself as an educator in the field of career and technical education. Mrs. Rivas became a teacher for the Elizabeth Public Schools district where she taught Business and CTE courses. She then became a program coordinator for CTE programs in Engineering, Finance and Health Sciences. Mrs. Rivas has worked as a NJ Administrator in the capacity of both Vice Principal and Principal positions being honored to work with inner city students and their families. Mrs. Rivas has worked as an administrator at the high school level for Public and Charter Schools. She is a hands-on administrator that enjoys motivating students to do their very best academically while promoting self discipline and academic excellence with hard work and determination. 

    Mrs. Rivas attended the New Jersey Institute of Technology and graduated in 1999 with a BS in Management information Systems. There Mrs. Rivas participated in the INROADS internship leadership programs and NJITs Society of Professional Engineers chapter with the student leadership team. She attended Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2006 and received a Master of Educational Leadership. 

    Mrs. Rivas is so very excited to have joined the Lions Country district family as the new Middle School Vice Principal! She looks forward to building relationships with our parents, staff and student community. She is also committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to help students grow academically strong in a safe learning environment.

     

  • Greetings!

    My name is Ryan Strothers and I began my career in education in 2006 in Pennsauken, New Jersey. In 2016, my educational journey drew me here to Lindenwold Middle School where I taught 5th grade ELA and Social Studies before transitioning over to 5th Grade Math and Science where I remained until June 2023. I am very excited that beginning in July 2023, I will continue to serve the amazing students, families and staff of Lindenwold Middle School as the Vice Principal of 7th and 8th Grade and LMS Climate and Culture.  

    I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education, a Masters Degree in Secondary Education, and a second Masters Degree in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University.  

    In my spare time, I am a big roller coaster fan, I enjoy cooking, and I enjoy spending time with my amazing family and friends. Lindenwold Middle School is an awesome place full of a dedicated and nurturing staff and some of the best and brightest students who are destined to change this world for the better. I look forward to working alongside you to ensure that our students continue to reach their goals. 

    If there is ever anything I can do to help or if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me at 856-346-3330 ext. 2255 or email me at rstrothers@lindenwold.k12.nj.us.