David T. Lindenmuth is a faculty member of the College of Education at Rowan University and the Director of the Rowan Institute for Educational Leadership, USA. He has over thirty years of experience working in school districts (ranging from high needs to affluent), preparing students for the opportunities to succeed in various roles including teacher, counselor, principal, and superintendent. In addition to his background in education, he previously served in the elected positions of city councilman and county commissioner. He was the first county-wide Black elected official in the region.