Doug Palow - Principal
Mr. Doug Palow has been the Principal for Heights Elementary since the 2016-2017 school year. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree is Elementary Physical Education from the University of South Florida and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership form Nova Southeastern University. Mr. Palow served as the Assistant Principal at Heights from 2013-16 and as Assistant Principal at Ida S. Baker High School from 2009-2013. Before becoming an administrator in Lee County, Mr. Palow was a Physical Education teacher at Spring Creek Elementary for one year and a High School Science teacher and Boys Soccer Coach at North Ft. Myers High School for eleven years.
Reach him by E-mail at: [email protected]
Lindsey Thorstad - Assistant Principal
Mrs. Lindsey Thorstad has worked at Heights Elementary School for the past 9 years teaching Gifted Education then serving as the School Intervention Support Specialist and Assistant Principal. She holds a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Recreation from Shephard University and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Florida Gulf Coast University. Mrs. Thorstad has taught for a combined 19 years both in School District of Lee County and Charter School Systems where she has served in various roles of leadership.
Reach her by E-mail at: [email protected]