Across the classrooms and school leadership offices in South Florida, Lynn University alumni from the Donald E. and Helen L. Ross College of Education are helping shape the educational experience of more than 735,000 children and adolescents. The College of Education offers bachelor's, master's and a doctoral degree where faculty deliver experiential learning moments for students to merge research and practice.
The programs challenge future teachers to develop intellectually and personally with the knowledge, skills and competencies required of successful educators. Over 160 Lynn graduates work in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade public schools, bringing their expertise to some of the region's largest and most diverse school systems. Many of the graduates now serve as principals, district administrators and instructional leaders throughout Florida.
Many Lynn graduates cross the stage and become leaders in the community. That's especially true for these five educational leaders, who are making a difference in South Florida. Take a moment to see where they are today.
Rachel Capitano '24
Capitano earned her Doctor of Education in educational leadership from Lynn in 2024. She currently serves as the south regional superintendent for the Palm Beach County School District, managing nearly 65,000 students and over 6,500 employees.
Allison Castellano '24
Castellano has served as principal of Spanish River Community High School since 2019. U.S. News & World Report ranks the school in the top 50 Florida public high schools for 2026–27.
Moody Fuller '17
Fuller was appointed principal of Boynton Beach Community High School in 2023. He previously served five years as assistant principal at John I. Leonard High School. The Palm Beach School Counselor Association named him High School Administrator of the Year in 2025.
Ashley Inoa '22, '24
Inoa was named South Regional Beginning Teacher of the Year while working as a third-grade dual-language teacher at Hagen Road Elementary in 2024. She also served as keynote speaker for the Florida Future Educators of America Conference.
Valerie Valcourt '18
Valcourt was named principal of Crosspointe STEM Elementary School in 2024 after serving as director of school improvement for the Palm Beach County School District. She earned her Doctor of Education in educational leadership from Lynn.
Lynn's graduate education programs have also consistently earned national recognition from U.S. News & World Report—but the influence of the College of Education is perhaps best measured not by rankings but by what its graduates accomplish after they leave campus.
As success stories continue to build up, current students are maintaining their focus in educational development by gaining classroom experience, substituting in local schools, completing extensive fieldwork and learning from professors who remain active practitioners. Together, faculty, alumni and students demonstrate how a quality Lynn education extends beyond campus and into the communities they serve.
