Olivia Lynch

Olivia Lynch

SCHOOL SERVICES COORDINATOR

Dr. Olivia Lynch’s experience as an educator in New York, California and throughout the United States, is multifaceted, having served successfully as teacher, principal, director, superintendent, leader of educational organizations, professor of education and educational consultant. 

Dr. Lynch, deeply knows and believes that education is key in promoting positive life outcomes for all human beings. Her research, knowledge domain and writing include school reform and innovation, educational leadership, curriculum redesign, pedagogy, English Language Learners and culturally responsive teaching and learning practices. In her work Dr. Lynch facilitates workshops and presentations, develops curriculum, coaches best practice in teaching and leadership and advises on the development and implementation of a school culture and climate that supports student learning and advancement. 

Dr. Olivia Ifill Lynch was born in Panama City, Panama and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was ten years old. She is 100% bi-lingual, English/ Spanish – speak, read, write. Her parents and extended family always emphasized the importance and transformative impact of learning. 

Dr. Lynch received her B.A. from New York University, her M.A. from Adelphi University, her principal and district leadership certificates from City College of New York and her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Mills College. She was also the recipient of a Revson Fellowship from Columbia University. Her published doctoral dissertation is Generative Leadership: A Case Study of Distributed Leadership and Leadership Sustainability in Schools. 

Dr. Lynch co-authored an article for Educational Leadership with Dr. Linda Darling- Hammond, of Stanford University entitled, If They’d Only Do Their Work!, which continues to be referenced in educational writings.