PELLA — The Pella Community School District announced two new hirings yesterday.

The district welcomed Dr. Lindsy Brandt as its new Director of Teaching and Learning, as well as Julie Miller as its new Nutrition Director.

Lindsy, a long-time Math Teacher and Instructional Coach at Pella Middle School, has accepted the role as the leader of Pella CSD curriculum beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. This is pending board approval.

Lindsy has her PhD in Educational Leadership from Drake University. Her previous experience includes teaching math at Bettendorf High School, as well as Statistics and Calculus courses at Upper Iowa University and Upward Bound at Central College.

Lindsy joined the Pella Middle School in 2012 to teach Middle School math and has served in the role of Instructional Coach at the Middle School for the past 10 years.

Lindsy is married to Josiah Brandt, long-time Pella High School Spanish Teacher and Head Boys Tennis Coach. Together they have four children enrolled in the district, Matthias- 3rd grade, Bekah- 2nd grade, Ethan- kindergarten, and Elsie pre-school.

With extensive experience in school food service, Julie brings valuable knowledge and expertise that will support the district’s commitment to providing nutritious, high-quality meals and excellent service to students.

With 15 years of previous school Nutrition Director experience, Julie has a strong understanding of nutrition rules and regulations, along with the operational skills needed to manage budgets, lead staff, and oversee an effective program. Her experience will be an asset to the district as it continues to provide meals that support student health, well-being, and success in the classroom.

Julie and her husband, Jim, live outside of Oskaloosa, and have 3 children, a daughter-in-law, a son-in-law, and one granddaughter.