LEAD Neely’s Bend teams with Root Nashville
LEAD Neely’s Bend joined volunteers from Root Nashville and Cornerstone Church earlier this month to plant nearly 200 new trees on the school’s campus in Madison. The plantings are a part of Root Nashville, a campaign led by the Cumberland River
LEAD Southeast Ex. Ed. students open “Lobos Cafe”
Exceptional Education (Ex. Ed.) students at our LEAD Southeast middle school campus have been hosting a monthly “Lobos Cafe,” where they help plan, prep, cook and serve food to staff members to build on their “Ready for Life” job skills. “The great
Meet the FACEs: Blanca Cross at LEAD Neely’s Bend
Meet Blanca Cross, the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) coordinator at our Neely’s Bend campus in Madison. Blanca was appointed to the position earlier this school year. “I'm lucky to be a part of an organization that values strong academics but
LEAD Students, Families and Alumni Participate in Financial Aid Night
Preparing students to be ready for college and life includes helping them think about all aspects of their college and career choice— including finances and how they will pay for college. So each year, LEAD Academy High School (LAHS) hosts a
Meet the FACEs: Erin Molitoris at LEAD Southeast
Meet Erin Molitoris, the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) coordinator at our LEAD Southeast campus in Antioch. "Ms. Molly" has been the FACE coordinator since June of 2016. "I believe it is my job to make sure all of our families
Meet the FACEs: John Strickland at LEAD Brick Church
Meet John Strickland, the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) coordinator at LEAD Brick Church in North Nashville. John was appointed FACE coordinator last year. Alongside colleagues Rania Agaib (LEAD Academy, LEAD Cameron), Erin Molitoris (LEAD Southeast middle and high) and Blanca
LEAD Brick Church Cheerleaders Attend Mayoral Inauguration
When the incoming Deputy Mayor for Community Engagement invites you to the Mayoral Inauguration, you go. Proudly. In uniform. That's precisely what happened last week. Nashville Mayor John Cooper was sworn-in at a ceremony at Stratford STEM Magnet School on Saturday, Sept.
Meet the FACEs: Rania Agaib at LEAD Academy and LEAD Cameron
Meet Rania Agaib, the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) coordinator at both LEAD Academy High School and LEAD Cameron middle school in South Nashville. Rania began working at LEAD as an office manager in 2012 and was appointed FACE coordinator
In Case You Missed It: LEAD Teacher Featured on NewsChannel5 for Girls Lacrosse
Former Duke lacrosse player teaching inner city girls sport and to achieve dreams On an early Saturday morning in June, Callie Francis teaches girls how to cradle a lacrosse ball in their tiny hands. "Keep it in your right hand, you're a
How LEAD Brick Church and LEAD Neely’s Bend are improving teacher retention and student performance
LEAD Brick Church and LEAD Neely's Bend were featured in Chalkbeat Tennessee on August 27. Here’s how two Nashville state-run schools are tackling teacher turnover, low student performance Educator Francie Brooks has seen a huge amount of staff turnover at her school,