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.
Mr. Palow's Email Address: [email protected]
Lindsey Thorstad - Assistant Principal (3rd-5th grade)
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.
Mrs. Thorstad' s Email Address: [email protected]
Suzi Loughren - Assistant Principal (PreK-2nd grade)
This is Mrs. Loughren's first year at Heights. She started her teaching career in The Lee County School District. This will be her 14th year in education and she has had the privilege of teaching at all elementary grade levels, 6 years at the intermediate level and 7 years at the primary level. After completing her Masters Degree in Educational Leadership at the University of West Florida, she went on to receive her second Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. She is currently attending the University of Alabama where she is working towards an Elementary Education, Ed.S.
Mrs. Loughren's Email Address: [email protected]