She hasn’t been gone from LEAD Academy for long, but Justice Williams, LEAD Academy Class of ‘20, has already been published in a renowned scientific journal. The Maryville College Senior is majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in Spanish. She …
LEAD Cameron’s Briana Shelton knew she wanted to be an educator before leaving high school. She started volunteering at Smithson Craighead Academy, a public charter school in Madison, during her senior year and fell in love with helping students overcome …
LEAD strives to meet the needs of students and families both inside and outside of the classroom. The holidays are a time where our organization comes together to provide some additional love and support for our families. The Ethos Exemplified …
LEAD Public Schools is shining the spotlight on Thomas Schoen, the principal of LEAD Southeast Middle School. Schoen took over as school principal this summer but is no stranger to LEAD Public Schools. Schoen began teaching 5th and 7th grade …
LEAD Public Schools is proud to spotlight Kathryn Rice McKinzie, the principal of LEAD Brick Church Middle School. Ms. McKinzie took over as school principal this fall and has already hit the ground running. “I love working with the Brick …
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at LEAD Public Schools means honoring the culture and heritage of many of our students and staff. Every year from September 15 to October 15, we recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans through lessons, …
Brandon Corlew is a LEAD staff member whose story comes full circle. While he currently serves as an exceptional education assistant at LEAD Brick Church, he began his journey with LEAD years ago as a student. Corlew attended LEAD Academy …
This school year LEAD Public Schools is proud to welcome Dominique Torres as principal at LEAD Neely’s Bend. Torres is the first Latina principal in the LEAD Public Schools network. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are thrilled to …
Researchers agree that having parents engaged and involved in their children’s schools and education can lead to higher achievement and overall success. At LEAD Southeast Middle School, the Family LEADership Team is recognizing their value and volunteering at the school. …
“One week after arriving in the US, fleeing a dangerous situation in my beloved homeland of Honduras, I started as a terrified 7th grader at my zoned school, Cameron College Prep (what is today called LEAD Cameron). I remember being …
