Superintendent,
Pittsburgh Public Schools
On December 13, 2010, the Pittsburgh Board of Education named Dr. Linda S.
Lane superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools. Dr. Lane was no stranger
to the public school system. She grew up in Iowa, where she attended Des
Moines Public Schools. Since graduation, she has remained committed to
education.
She obtained a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Iowa
and a master’s of science degree in education administration and an
educational specialist degree from Drake University. She later earned her
doctorate degree in education, also from Drake University.
In 1971, Dr. Lane began her career as an elementary school teacher in Iowa
City Public Schools. Four years later, she worked in the Des Moines Public
Schools, serving various roles, such as the executive director of human
resources and chief operating officer.
From 2003-2007, Dr. Lane served as deputy superintendent for the Des Moines
Public Schools. During that time, she graduated from the Broad
Superintendent’s Academy. Dr. Lane joined Pittsburgh Public Schools as
deputy superintendent in 2007 and was later named superintendent of schools
in 2010.
She is committed to working toward reaching the Board Goals and the
District’s Excellence for All Reform Agenda. Dr. Lane is dedicated to
increasing student academic achievement and Promise-Readiness of Pittsburgh
Public Schools students, accelerating the performance of underperforming
racial groups, developing a student-focused culture and helping Pittsburgh
Public Schools become a District of first choice for parents, students and
teachers.
Dr. Lane and her husband Coleman currently reside in Highland Park. They
have two adult children, C.J. and Alicia.