Lambert has been an educator for 33 years, spending the last 12 years at Dr. Garza.
She started her career at Frank Roberts Elementary as a teacher and later, became an instructional coach. She has also served as principal at Sullivan for four years and spent five years as the principal at Dr. Cash Elementary.
Lambert said she is humbled and appreciates that the district's leaders put trust and confidence in her to lead this initiative.
"I am excited to serve this community in this capacity and I look forward to working together with everyone to make this exciting initiative a great success," she said.