Readiness matters. At LEAD, we prepare students for what happens beyond graduation, so they can pursue their goals and thrive.
Our College Counseling department makes Ready for College. Ready for Life. a reality. Students should have a variety of options to choose from— college and career— in order to make a post-graduate decision that is best for them and sets them up for success.
Our students tell the story better than anyone else.
Our department proudly tailors our work to each student while remaining focused on preparing our students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in college and life.
Through the LEAD model, each student participates in a comprehensive “Best-Fit” process of preparing for life after high school, including:
- College visits, each spring for high school students
- College Seminar, a dedicated time in the school day for ninth-twelve graders to focus on college and life preparation
- Student evaluations and research on college and career options
- Full-time college counselor for every senior
- Financial aid and scholarship application information and assistance
Students develop a college and career list based on their individual needs and work with seminar teachers and college counselors to evaluate the various pathways to accomplish post-graduate goals.
We celebrate students decisions at Senior Signing Day where students announce their decision, whether it be career, military, technical training or two-year and four-year education.
“LEAD challenged us and stretched us. LEAD prepared us to face the challenges of adulthood and college and reminded us to never give up. We learned to be proactive— not reactive— and take responsibility for our actions. “
Brianna Murphy, LEAD Academy, 2015
MORE INFORMATION
Alumni are encouraged to contact the following people with updates and questions.
LEAD Academy
Kelly Pietkiewicz: College Counselor/Alumni Coordinator (kelly.pietkiewicz@leadpublicschools.org)
DeAndra Locket: President/Class of 2015
LEAD Southeast
Joy Beth Bodie: College Counselor/Alumni Coordinator (joybeth.bodie@leadpublicschools.org)
Marisol Garcia-De Jesu: President/Class of 2021
- LEAD Academy High School – College Counselor
- Ms. Kelly Pietkiewicz
- E: kelly.pietkiewicz@
leadpublicschools.org - P: 931-607-1593
- LEAD Southeast High School – College Counselor & Senior Seminar Teacher
- Ms. Joy Beth Bodie
- E. joybeth.bodie@
leadpublicschools.org - P: 615-933-6021
