#LEADStaffSpotlight: Willa Bakkar, LEAD Cameron
When staff think about someone who goes “above and beyond” for students at LEAD Cameron, Willa Bakarr is always a name that comes to mind. “I chose a career in education for the incredible opportunity to model to young students the
LEAD Public Schools Celebrates Black History Month
This February, schools across the LEAD Public Schools network celebrated the contributions and influence of Black Americans through lessons, activities, and events. By focusing on the history, culture, and achievement of Black Americans, LEAD Public Schools is not only developing
How LEAD Brick Church is Closing the Gap Through Reading Intervention
After the pandemic, LEAD Public Schools saw the need to implement a reading intervention program to help students recover lost learning and get back on track. Although the program is only in its first year, students at LEAD Brick Church
LEAD Students Take Ownership of Their Learning Through Student-Led Conferences
LEAD Public Schools believes in order to develop our students into well-rounded individuals, they need to be empowered to take ownership over their own education. That’s why we flip the script on parent-teacher conferences by having our students lead the
My LEAD Story: Sean Williams, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator
At LEAD Public Schools, we believe our power is in our people. We are committed to providing a supportive environment so all of our employees have the opportunity to grow and accomplish their career goals. Meet Sean Williams, the family and
LEAD Neely’s Bend Exits ASD, Joins State’s Charter Commission After Academic Gains
Today, it was announced that LEAD Neely’s Bend will exit the state-run Achievement School District (ASD) to join the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission. LEAD Neely’s Bend is the first school in Nashville to exit the ASD based on improved
LEAD Cameron Teacher Creates Meaningful Relationships Between Students Through Mentorship
Mentorship is a mutually beneficial relationship – and Ashley Ridley, a teacher at LEAD Cameron, is making sure her students see that. “Students need to feel comfortable,” said Ridley. “A lot of times, students may listen to a peer versus an
My LEAD Story: Dominique Torres, Principal
At LEAD Public Schools, we believe our power is in our people. We are committed to providing a supportive environment so all of our employees have the opportunity to grow and accomplish their career goals. Meet Dominique Torres, principal at LEAD
We’re Hiring! Be a LEADer in 2023-2024
At LEAD Public Schools, we know that high-performing teachers lead to high-performing students. As we seek to help students who often enter our school years behind their peers, we seek passionate teachers who want to grow themselves while making a
My LEAD Story: Shaun Davis, English Teacher
At LEAD Public Schools, we believe our power is in our people. We are committed to providing a supportive environment so all of our employees have the opportunity to grow and accomplish their career goals. Meet Shaun Davis, an English teacher