Meet Our Leadership Team
Danielle Brandt
Principal
Email: danielle.brandt@ops.org
Phone: (531) 299-2400
Welcome to Lewis & Clark! It is an honor and a privilege to serve as the Principal of Lewis & Clark Middle School, the proud home of the Trailblazers! At Lewis & Clark Middle, we believe in the power of teamwork and a collective focus on student growth and achievement. Here at Lewis & Clark Middle, we rally around the motto of “We Not Me,” and as principal, I am committed to supporting our students and staff and engaging our families and community to create a collective team, dedicated to our students.
It is a joy to lead and walk alongside a staff of devoted and skilled educators as we create a school community that inspires students to become the best versions of themselves as we continue the Lewis & Clark Tradition of Excellence. Go Trailblazers!
Lisa Tingelhoff
Assistant Principal / Data Processor
Email: lisa.tingelhoff@ops.org
Phone: (531) 299-8951
Hello! I am Lisa Tingelhoff and serve as the Assistant Principal/Data Processor for Lewis and Clark. I have been at Lewis and Clark since 2002. I have served Lewis and Clark as a science teacher, the Instructional Facilitator and International Baccalaureate Coordinator, as well as Assistant Principal. My husband, Scott and I have three daughters; Macy, Haddie and Phoebe. I am passionate about serving the Lewis and Clark Community.
Jessica Anderson
Assistant Principal / Athletic Director
Email: jessica.anderson@ops.org
Phone: (531) 299-9366
I am very excited to serve as Lewis and Clark’s Assistant Principal/Athletics & Activities. I started at Lewis and Clark in the 22-23 school year. Prior to Lewis and Clark, I have been an English teacher, basketball and track coach, OPS CADRE Associate, and a Dean of Students. My time with OPS began at Lewis and Clark with my student teaching experience, and it has been great to be back serving the Trailblazer students, staff, and families in the Assistant Principal role. As a Trailblazer, I am committed to promoting education, experiences, and positive outcomes for our school community!
Eric Smith
Dean of Students
Email: eric.smith@ops.org
I am honored to serve as Lewis and Clark’s Dean of Students. Before joining the Trailblazers, I taught US History & Anthropology at Norris Middle School. I am thrilled to join the ongoing efforts set forth by the Lewis and Clark community to ensure that all students are given the opportunity to thrive. I firmly believe that every child deserves an educational environment that supports their unique learning abilities. I am excited to share my positivity and love for education with the Trailblazer community.
Emily Woods
Dean of Students
Email: emily.woods@ops.org
Phone: (531) 299-8951
I am proud to serve as the 7th Grade Dean of Students at Lewis & Clark Middle School. I joined the L&C team during the 2022–2023 school year as a math teacher and have previously taught at Marrs Middle School, Jefferson Elementary, and in Tampa, Florida. I truly enjoy working with our students, families, and the entire L&C community. My focus is on creating a consistent and positive environment to support our students as they grow into confident and capable young adults.
Phil LaFleur
Instructional Facilitator
Email: philip.lafleur@ops.org
It is an honor to serve as Lewis & Clark's Instructional Facilitator. I started at Lewis & Clark as a math teacher during the 2015-2016 school year. After 18 years of teaching math, I became the Instructional Facilitator at Lewis & Clark during the 2022-2023 school year. I am dedicated to providing teachers and students with the tools they need to be