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
LEAD Academy Graduates Receive Laptops From Hendersonville Area Links
This spring the Hendersonville Area Links donated laptops to ten LEAD Academy Class of 2024 graduates. This is the second year the organization has donated laptops to LEAD Academy students–a donation they’ve committed to doing annually. “We are grateful for the
LEAD Public Schools Rebounds from Pandemic with High Levels of Academic Growth
After returning to the classroom for the first full school year since the pandemic, LEAD Public Schools saw significant student growth with five out of six schools achieving the highest possible level of academic growth on the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment
Gisselly’s Story: LEAD Academy Class of 2019
“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
LEAD Neely’s Bend Music Program Revamped with New Instruments
LEAD Neely’s Bend Middle School students in the Music Performance Program are getting new musical instruments thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Harry Chapin Foundation. Chris Mudd, music teacher and band director for Neely’s Bend, said new instruments will
Window and Mirrors: LEAD Celebrates the Power of Literacy
National Book Month has come to a close but LEAD Public Schools embraces and celebrates the power of literacy all year long. LEAD promoted Thomas Schoen to the role of Director of Literacy in April 2021. Schoen received his BA and
Two LEAD Academy Students Accepted to Vanderbilt University
For Miriam Michel and DeAnthony Dixon one simple log-in to the Vanderbilt University application system equalled a life-changing moment. Both LEAD Academy seniors were admitted to Vanderbilt in the early decision round of applications, the first time in LEAD Academy
LEAD Public Schools 2021-2022 Teacher Applications Now Open
LEAD Public Schools seeks passionate teachers who want to grow and make a difference with Nashville students. Applications for the 2021-2022 school year are now open. At LEAD, everyone embraces the mission. We come to work each day motivated by our
LEAD Academy High School Nominated for 2020 Charter School of the Year
Students attending LEAD Academy High School learn about possibilities. They may select from seven Advanced Placement (AP) options, more than 10 different clubs and after-school activities and five sports. Throughout their four years of school, they attend college seminar and