Empowering Students Through Innovation: Dayani Boatman’s Library Initiative at LEAD Neely’s Bend
Dayani Boatman may be new to LEAD Neely's Bend, having joined as the media specialist in Spring 2024, but she's already making an impact with her innovative approach to student literacy and resource accessibility. As the school's media specialist, Boatman oversees
Why Parents Choose LEAD Southeast Middle School
When it comes to selecting the right middle school for their children, parents in Southeast Nashville and Antioch are increasingly turning to LEAD Southeast. LEAD Southeast Middle is an innovative public charter school with a unique approach, combining rigorous academics with
LEAD Cameron Teacher Recognizes Power of Newcomer Academy, Reflects on His Own Journey to United States
Bryan Aguilar started as a substitute teacher at LEAD Cameron over three years ago, but his journey to becoming an educator began when he was only nine years old. He was born and raised in El Salvador, in an area that
LEAD Exchange Holds First Market of the School Year to Meet the Needs of Families
The end of August marked the new school year’s first LEAD Exchange shopping day for families at LEAD Neely’s Bend. The LEAD Exchange is an attendance initiative designed to support families with access to necessities and encourage students to attend
From Tears to Triumphs: A New Master Teacher Reflects on Her Journey
Kennedy Maestri was just named a new Master Teacher this school year, and she could not have predicted this would be her path back in 2019 when she stepped into her first classroom role in rural Mississippi.
From Teacher to Principal: Dominique Smith’s Journey at LEAD
At LEAD Public Schools, we believe our power is in our people, which is why each and every teacher is provided with a coach to guide their career development and support their growth as an educator and professional. Principal Dominique
Get to Know Our New Hires at LEAD Public Schools
LEAD Public Schools is excited to welcome several talented new educators and staff members to our team for the 2024-25 school year.
LEAD Public Schools Announces 2024-25 Master Teachers
LEAD Public Schools is proud to announce 13 teachers have been selected as Master Teachers for the 2024-25 school year, which includes three new Master Teachers. LEAD’s Master Teacher pathway is an opportunity for the network’s highest-performing teachers to earn a
Welcome Back, LEADers! Important Information to Be Prepared for the 2024-25 School Year
We are excited to reunite our students, teachers, staff, and families on August 6! With the first day of school quickly approaching, we wanted to make sure we all start the school year off prepared and with the right attitude
LEAD Teachers and Staff Prep for New School Year at LEAD University
While students don’t return from summer break until August 6, LEAD teachers and staff have been hard at work since the beginning of July preparing for the upcoming school year. Prep for the 2024-25 school year kicked off with Leadership Institute,