Freedom 7 Elementary Welcomes New Assistant Principal Lisa Megown

Cocoa Beach welcomes Lisa Megown as the new Assistant Principal at Freedom 7 Elementary School. Megown brings a passion for global learning, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion to her role, which aligns with the school's community characteristics.

Megown officially began her tenure serving students, teachers, families, staff, and the Cocoa Beach community. She expressed honor and humility in taking on the position and looks forward to building relationships within the school and the broader area.

Before joining Freedom 7, Megown earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Slippery Rock University and a Master of Education degree from Edinboro University. She also holds an Educational Leadership Specialist Degree from Florida Atlantic University. Her background includes teaching exceptional students and serving as an Exceptional Student Education Specialist.

Megown is married with one child, Zoey. She enjoys Peloton workouts, reading, yoga, and spending time with her family and new kitten, Koko.

Freedom 7 Elementary, an authorized IB Primary Years Programme School, consistently ranks among the state's top for academic performance. Principal Kathy Lott, who joined the school in January 2019, emphasizes communication and relationships. Lott stated that the school's philosophy, goals, and curriculum align with IB requirements.

Lott and Megown are committed to a supportive and high-achieving educational environment. Megown intends to serve diligently under Lott's leadership to ensure Freedom 7 continues its tradition of academic excellence.