Lindsey Pollock, Ed.D. Provost of the College of Education
Dr. Lindsey Pollock, LCSW-S, is a visionary educational executive, academic leader, and systemic advocate dedicated to cultivating purposeful, safe learning environments across Montessori and traditional educational spectrums. Currently serving as the Provost at Sarasota University, Dr. Pollock leads the innovation, development, and implementation of pioneering Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs. Her career seamlessly integrates an advanced command of educational leadership with clinical social work, utilizing a strengths-based framework, trauma-informed strategies, and non-verbal acumen to optimize classroom and organizational effectiveness.
A champion for institutional transformation, Dr. Pollock spent over a decade as the turnaround Principal of Garden Oaks Montessori (Houston ISD), where she successfully scaled enrollment by over 115% and managed millions in grant and bond funding to build a model, IMC-accredited, public Montessori program. Her commitment to centering the voices of marginalized communities is reflected in her work and in her many volunteer capacities, including her role as the Executive Director of the Lian Dante Foundation, where she drives community outreach, ABAR (Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist) initiatives, and comprehensive equity support for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families.
Dr. Pollock holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) and an MEd in Educational Leadership from Lamar University, a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston, and a Master of Montessori Integrative Learning from Endicott University. A respected international speaker and co-author of Setting the Stage for Learning (2025), she shapes global educational discourse through presentations at conferences spanning from local advocacy boards to international summits in Canada and Europe. Her extensive governance footprint includes foundational board roles with Montessori for Social Justice, Public Montessori Educators of America, and the Texas Council of Women School Executives.