Principal Spotlight: LEAD Southeast Middle’s Thomas Schoen
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 English
LEAD Welcomes Karl Wendt, New Principal at LEAD Brick Church
On September 20, Karl Wendt joined LEAD Public Schools as the new Principal at Brick Church Middle School. Prior to joining LEAD, Wendt worked as a consultant for education technology startups and served as founding principal at a charter school in
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 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
LEAD Salutes Our Veterans and Active Military
In honor of Veterans Day, LEAD celebrates the brave LEAD alumni and staff who have served and currently serve our country in the United States military. PFC Dalila Martinez graduated from LEAD Academy in 2019. After graduation, she enlisted in the
Metro Nashville Public Schools Closes March 12 and March 13
(Last updated: March 13, 2020 at 8:30 p.m.). Out of an abundance of caution related to the Coronavirus, Metro Nashville Public Schools announced closed on Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13. As a result, LEAD Public Schools also closed for
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
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