Lindsay Helman-Cass Named Meadow’s Edge New Principal

Penn-Harris-Madison Superintendent Dr. Heather Short sent the message below the morning of Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

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Dear Meadow’s Edge Families and Staff,

I am pleased to share that the Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees approved Mrs. Lindsay Helman-Cass as the next Principal of Meadow’s Edge Elementary School, effective January 5, 2026.

Lindsay comes to Meadow’s Edge with a strong background in elementary education and a deeply student-centered approach. She spent 10 years in Penn-Harris-Madison as an elementary teacher at Walt Disney and Mary Frank Elementary Schools and served in various leadership roles. Building on her years of instruction and student learning, she continued her professional growth by moving into school administration and has most recently served as an Assistant Principal with South Bend Schools at Lincoln Elementary.

In her current role, Lindsay helped develop student-focused systems that support academic growth and positive behavior making an impact on student behavior. 

Lindsay has also partnered with teachers through coaching, instructional feedback, and clear communication aimed at supporting professional growth. Additionally, she has prioritized strong family engagement by creating accessible resources and consistent communication tools that highlight student success and strengthen the home-to-school connection.

As we prepare for this transition, we extend our thanks to Mr. Gary Gardner for his dedicated leadership and service to the Meadow’s Edge community over the past seven years. His work has supported student achievement and collaboration schoolwide, and we know he will continue to do great work as the new Principal of Prairie Vista Elementary.

We are excited to welcome back Lindsay Helman-Cass to P-H-M and her new home at Meadow’s Edge. Her strong instructional background, student-centered mindset, and demonstrated success in supporting whole-school growth make her an excellent fit for this community. We look forward to the many ways she will support and inspire your students, teachers and staff, and families.

Sincerely,
Dr. Heather Short