District Office
The Lincoln School District is a prek-12 district, newly formed in July 2023, responsible for the pre-k students participating in universal preK programming, the K-6 students attending the Lincoln Community School, and the middle and high school students who attend different schools through the school choice program. As a small district, the district office is led by three professionals who oversee all aspects of the district and play multiple roles and who are supported by a number of part-time consultants.
Dr. Amy Cole, Superintendent
Dr. Amy Cole joined the Lincoln School District in January 2024, following a long career in public education in Vermont and New Hampshire. Formerly a middle school teacher then curriculum director, Amy was most recently the Assistant Head of School for an independent school in Hawaii before returning to Vermont with her family in 2024. Amy has an earned PhD from Mcgill University, a M.Ed from UNH, a BA from Boston University and a graduate certificate in School Law from UConn. As Superintendent, Amy also serves in the following roles:
District Curriculum Director
District Title IX Coordinator
District HHB Coordinator
McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison
Consolidated Federal Grants (CFG) Mgr.
ELL Coordinator/Title III Coordinator
State assessment District Admin
Title 1 Coordinator (when Title I eligible)
Child Welfare Liaison
District School Safety Lead
Transportation
Facilities
Deirdre Zele, Business & HR Manager
Elizabeth Maher has served as special educator for MAUSD at Lincoln Community School since 2008 before assuming the role of the district Director of Student Support Services (K-12) in 2023 when Lincoln School District was launched. Elizabeth has an earned Masters in Special Education from St. Michael’s College, and a Bachelor of Arts, English from Hobart and William Smith College. She is currently enrolled in the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Education Leadership at St. Michael’s College. Elizabeth’s additional responsibilities include:
K-6 special educator
Student services case manager for all eligible Prek, Middle and High School students
504 Coordinator
MTSS Coordinator
Second HHB Designated Employee
Deirdre Zele has a long career working at Lincoln Community School and is a long-term community member in Lincoln. When Lincoln School District was formed, Deirdre jumped in to support the transition providing operational leadership in areas including business, human resources, facilities, and operations. Deirdre formally assumed the role of Business & HR Manager in 2024. Deirdre has an earned BA in psychology and political science with a minor in business. Prior to joining LCS she ran a number of businesses in Bristol, Vergennes and Tennessee. In her role, Deirdre assumes responsibilities in the following areas:
Fiscal management
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Payroll
Purchasing
Vendor/contracts mgmt.
Operational/Facilities leadership
Human Resources
Benefits coordinator
Teacher/admin licensure
Data management
State reporting
District truancy officer
Communications