LEAD Public Schools Announces New Head of Schools and Chief HR Officer
Today, LEAD Public Schools announced that Nic Frank will serve as head of schools, succeeding LaVoe Mulgrew following her retirement at the end of the 2026-27 school year.Frank, who currently serves as LEAD’s chief HR officer, will spend the 2026-27
Allison Arth Named LEAD Public School’s First Teacher of the Year
At LEAD Public Schools, excellence in the classroom is both expected and celebrated. This year, LEAD celebrated that excellence by launching our first-ever, network-wide Teacher of the Year Award, where one teacher from each school was selected by their peers
LEAD Cameron Student Celebrates Published Novel with Book Signing Event
On April 9, Ariana Acosta Colon, a LEAD Cameron Alumna and current LEAD Academy 9th grader, celebrated a milestone that not many people can say they achieved: hosting her first book signing as a published author. For Ari, this moment
LEAD Public Schools CEO Dr. Ricki Gibbs II Selected as Tennessee Black Male Educator Honoree
Dr. Ricki Gibbs II, chief executive officer at LEAD Public Schools, was recognized as a Black Male Educator Honoree by the Tennessee General Assembly on Monday, April 13. This honor celebrates his leadership, impact, and unwavering commitment to students across
Opening Doors: Three LEAD Southeast Sophomores Chosen for Prestigious Nashville Scholars Initiative
Three LEAD Southeast High School sophomores have earned a place in one of Nashville’s most competitive college access programs, the Nashville Scholars Initiative. Each year, only a small group of students is initiated, making the program highly selective, and this
LEAD Public Schools Announces New Principals for 2026-27 School Year
LEAD Public Schools has selected two new principals for the 2026-27 school year: LEAD Academy High School - Joseph Yurchak LEAD Southeast Elementary School - Adam Warner “Mr. Yurchak and Mr. Warner’s knowledge as instructional leaders, as well as their experience on school
Starting Strong: How LEAD Supports New Teachers from Day One
Whether they are stepping into the classroom for the first time or joining a new school as a teacher, transitions in education can be both exciting and overwhelming. At LEAD Public Schools, our new-to-network teachers aren’t expected to figure it
The Heartbeat of LEAD Southeast Elementary School: The BeWell Room
What if schools taught students how to understand their emotions with the same intention they teach reading and math? What if instead of asking, “Why are you acting like that?” we asked, “What are you feeling?” At LEAD Southeast Elementary
LEAD Public Schools Celebrate Black History Month: Honoring History While Shaping the Future
Throughout February, all of LEAD Public Schools honored Black History month with meaningful learning experiences, vibrant celebrations, and recognition across each campus. Schools celebrated and remembered throughout the month with Spirit Weeks, Culture Rallies, guest speakers and performers, and student-led
Closing the Gap: A Series of Student Academic Breakthroughs
At LEAD Public Schools, our students are more than data points, they are the heart of our community. Every day, they demonstrate what It means to be a LEADer through perseverance, growth, and leadership both inside and outside the classroom.