About Lindsay Malanga
Lindsay Malanga is a New York City educator with over two decades of experience in public education. Malanga is currently the Executive Director of the Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School, an institution dedicated to providing a challenging educational experience to develop students’ abilities and address the health and economic disparities in the South Bronx community.
Malanga began her career as a HEAD START teacher at the Montclair Child Development Center in New Jersey, her birth state, and eventually grew into a school leader. In 2011, her leadership was pivotal in turning around Harlem Prep (formerly Harlem Day Charter School) to rise from an under-performing NYC school to #1 in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency growth and #4 in Math in New York State. As Principal, Malanga led a staff of 40 that served 270 scholars, advancing the school from the 3rd percentile on the Chancellor’s Report Card to the 96th percentile among New York City schools in under one year. Lindsay’s unwavering dedication and commitment to her students’ futures, evident in her fostering of a positive and inclusive learning environment, are truly inspiring.
