Lindsy Brandt - Director of Teaching & Learning

October 29, 2026

by Press Release

Pella Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of Dr. Lindsy Brandt as the Director of Teaching and Learning. Lindsy, a long-time Math Teacher and Instructional Coach at Pella Middle School, has accepted the role as the leader of Pella CSD curriculum beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. This is pending board approval.

Lindsy has her PhD in Educational Leadership from Drake University. Her previous experience includes teaching math at Bettendorf High School, as well as Statistics and Calculus courses at Upper Iowa University and Upward Bound at Central College.

Lindsy joined the Pella Middle School in 2012 to teach Middle School math and has served in the role of Instructional Coach at the Middle School for the past 10 years.

Lindsy is married to Josiah Brandt, long-time Pella High School Spanish Teacher and Head Boys Tennis Coach. Together they have four children enrolled in the district, Matthias- 3rd grade, Bekah- 2nd grade, Ethan- kindergarten, and Elsie pre-school.

“I am incredibly honored to have the opportunity to serve Pella Schools as the Director of Teaching and Learning. I have the utmost respect for Lowell Ernst and the systems he has worked to build across our district. I am excited to collaborate with instructional coaches, teachers, and administrators and to continue to foster partnerships in the community to help every student learn, lead, and achieve at high levels.”

— Dr. Lindsy Brandt, 2027-2028 Director of Teaching & Learning

“Appointing Dr. Lindsy Brandt to lead our curriculum and instruction efforts is a wonderful next step for Pella Schools. Lindsy brings a deep respect for our district’s culture, strong collaborative relationships, and a proven passion for supporting teachers. We are blessed with exceptional administrative and instructional leaders throughout our system, and I am confident Lindsy will work effectively with teams across all grade levels to serve our students, staff, and families.”

— Dr. Kyle Koeppen, Superintendent