Michelle Fleming
Principal

Mr. B. Derrick Gilbert
Single School Culture Coordinator 

As a product of Palm Beach County School District education, Mr. Gilbert went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Bethune-Cookman University and his Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education. With a focus on social and culturally relevant frameworks, Mr. Gilbert was honored as both a Harvard Professional Education and Stanford University School of Design Thinking Fellow. He is proud to have served the Royal Palm Beach community as an English and Reading teacher for nearly 11 years. As the school's current Single School Culture Coordinator (SSCC), Mr. Gilbert claims the privilege of creating an ecosystem of support for teachers, administration, students, and families.  

What Mr. Gilbert is most proud of is his family. 

He is the proud husband to his wife, Demi Gilbert as well as the proud father to his son Kay Omar, and his daughters, Branae Alyss and Bailey Annette. Mr. Gilbert loves to spend time with his family while traveling, playing the piano, and reading. As a local youth pastor and administrator, he believes that school should be a place that reflects high family values such as trust, support, grace, and love. Mr. G also believes that leading with love, honor, and respect is what makes a good school great and a strong community stronger.

Ms. Lisa Jones
Assistant Principal, Curriculum

Lisa Jones is a 1993 graduate of Frostburg State University in Maryland where she earned two Bachelor of Science Degrees, one in Early Childhood Education (PK-3) and one in Elementary Education (K-8). After graduation, Ms. Jones taught one year in Pennsylvania before coming to Palm Beach County to teach 4th grade at U.B. Kinsey Palm View Elementary School.

In 1997, Ms. Jones was on the inaugural faculty of the Middle School of the Arts (now known as BAK Middle School), where she taught science for three years before becoming the school’s ESOL Coordinator. While there, Ms. Jones earned her Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership, from Barry University in Miami, Florida.

In 2001, Ms. Jones began her career in administration by becoming an Assistant Principal at Okeeheelee Middle School. Not long after, in 2003, Ms. Jones accepted the lead Assistant Principal position of the newly constructed Jeaga Middle School. In 2005, Ms. Jones accepted an assistant principal position at Royal Palm Beach High School, a position she currently holds.

Throughout her 13 years as an Assistant Principal at Royal Palm Beach High School, Ms. Jones, has been a stalwart member of the administrative team and integral in all of the school’s initiatives. For the last two years, Ms. Jones has served as the Assistant Principal for Curriculum and has been particularly responsible for growing the newly created IB and JROTC programs.

A native of Somerset, Pennsylvania, Ms. Jones is a 23-year resident of Palm Beach County and currently resides in Loxahatchee.

Mrs. Misty Lingerfelt
Assistant Principal

Misty Lingerfelt graduated Summa Cum Laude from Washburn University in Topeka, KS with a degree in History and Secondary Education.   She later earned a Master’s in Teaching and Learning as well as an Ed.S in Instructional Leadership.  In addition to being an educator in Florida, Mrs. Lingerfelt has taught in KS, AZ, CA, and TN.  “I appreciate getting to see the different pedagogical practices from coast to coast”.

Mrs. Lingerfelt moved to the district in 2019 and this is her 25th year in education.  Prior to joining the administrative staff at Royal Palm Beach High School, she was an assistant principal for five years in Knoxville, TN.  Currently, Mrs. Lingerfelt supports the ESE and Reading Departments as well as is a member of the Mental Health and School Based Team.  

Mrs. Lingerfelt lives with her husband in Lantana.  “I love being outside, that is my self-care activity of choice.”  RPB is the place to be!  Let’s have a great year 2023-2024 school year. 

Galo Moreira, M.Ed
Assistant Principal

Galo Christian Moreira or "Mr. Mo" is a product of a military family. Mr. Moreira earned his Bachelor's Degree from Florida State University "Go Noles!!" in 2007 in Criminology. Looking outside of the field of Criminology, Mr. Moreira followed in his mother's footsteps and became an educator starting as an 8th-grade U.S. History Teacher at Christa McAuliffe Middle School. Eventually, he switched from Social Studies to Math during his time at Jeaga as well as Okeeheelee Middle School. 

During his time at Okeeheelee Middle School, Mr. Moreira became on campus teacher leader and earned his Master's in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University in 2016. Soon after, had the privilege to enhance the Environmental Education Choice Program at Pine Jog Elementary School as the Assistant Principal for 7 years. 

Starting his 16th year as an educator in the School District of Palm Beach County, Mr. Moreira is excited to be part of the Royal Palm Beach High School Team as an Assistant Principal. He hopes to support scholars through their journeys to identify personal aspirations and find opportunities for them to achieve them, especially after their time at Royal Palm Beach High School. 

He is a proud husband and father of three children. 

Mr. Adrian Seepersaud
Assistant Principal

Mr. Seepersaud is a devoted family man; he and his wife have been married for 19 years and have three amazing girls aged 17, 16, and 12. He was born in England, spent some time in British Guyana, but emigrated to the US when he was 5. He grew up in New Orleans and considers it his hometown. After graduating from Jesuit High School in 1997, he moved to Florida. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Barry University and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University.

After graduate work in Biomedical Sciences and gaining acceptance into Dental School, he decided to change careers and become a science teacher at Margate Middle in Broward County. He spent two years there until transitioning to Bear Lakes Middle. After 3 years he advanced to become an Instructional Specialist for Science. Two years later he became an assistant principal at Palm Beach Lakes High School after showing double digit academic growth in science at a high needs middle school.

He spent 5 incredible years there and had the privilege of working on the master board, discipline, and testing. Mr. Seepersaud is working on his Ph.D in Educational Leadership at Florida Atlantic Univeristy, his focus is Culturally Relevant School Leadership and Social Justice methodologies. He is now in his 8th year here at Royal Palm Beach High School. He hopes to one day be fortunate enough to serve as a principal and continue to serve the great citizens of Palm Beach County.  

Mr. Seepersaud credits his inspiration to his family and a desire to be a part of positive social change.

Mrs. Alexandra Vetter
Assistant Principal, Adult & Community School

Mrs. Vetter is a Michigander from Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 1986, she attended Eastern Michigan University earning her Bachelors of Science Degree in Education, Special Education, Art and an endorsement in Emotional Impairment. Her first teaching experience involved working in boys’ juvenile correctional facilities. Those experiences with the most at-risk youth led her to develop her management style of compassion and finesse. Mrs. Vetter is able to handle delicate and adversarial issues that consistently lead to positive resolutions. Wanting to expand her opportunity to help others she went back to Eastern Michigan to earn her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership in 1991.

Mrs. Vetter decided to trade in the cold Michigan winters for a warmer climate. In 1994, she left the car capitol of the world for the famous tropical, sandy beaches of Florida. During her tenure in Palm Beach County, her experience, leadership, and drive to help students has led to a multitude of career opportunities. During her career in Palm Beach County, she has served as a teacher, administrator, principal, and director. In 2003 and in 2005 she earned the CTA Outstanding Principal Award. Her drive to help at-risk students led her to create interagency services between the 15th Judicial Circuit Juvenile Judges and the School District of Palm Beach County leading to the creation of the Court Liaison Program. This program put a school district representative in the court to link school district resources with judicial services.

Always seeking new and interesting opportunities her career path continues at Royal Palm Beach High School as Assistant Principal for Adult and Community Education. She enjoys the excitement adult learns have for education.