Double Victory: Both LEAD High Schools Rank in Nashville’s Top 10
Excellence isn't an accident – it's a commitment. And at LEAD Public Schools, that commitment has paid off in a big way. We're thrilled to announce that both LEAD Academy and LEAD Southeast High School have both earned spots among Nashville's
From Pushed Aside to Pushing Forward: How LEAD Cameron Helped a Student Soar To New Heights
Not many parents can say they were able to witness their child’s academic progress at school every day, but that is true for Tabitha Thorman, a 5th and 6th grade science and greenhouse teacher at LEAD Cameron. When Tabitha accepted
Local Artists Transform LEAD Public Schools Campuses with Inspiring Murals
Two campuses at LEAD Public Schools were transformed this summer, thanks to the talent of local artists. Through a partnership with Spoken Graffiti, the walls of LEAD Neely’s Bend and LEAD Southeast were updated with murals that embody the spirit
LEAD Public Schools Continues Strong Academic Growth in 2024-25 School Year
Following a year of significant academic growth in 2023-24, LEAD Public Schools is continuing momentum with all five of its schools meeting or exceeding growth standards outlined by the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) for the 2024-25 school year. “At LEAD,
LEAD Public Schools Prioritizes Student Safety with New Security Enhancements and Training
Ensuring our buildings are safe and secure for our students and staff is always our top priority at LEAD Public Schools. To gear up for the 2025-26 school year, LEAD spent the summer making additional investments in both new security
LEAD Cameron Teacher Trains Students in Filmmaking for Unique Summer Employment Initiative
In partnership with the city of Nashville’s POWER Youth Summer Employment Initiative, a LEAD Cameron teacher provided a unique opportunity for students to earn money this summer while also building transferable career skills in the field of filmmaking and TV
LEAD Public Schools Announces 2025-26 Master Teachers
LEAD Public Schools is proud to announce 18 teachers have been selected as Master Teachers for the 2025-26 school year, which includes ten new Master Teachers. LEAD’s Master Teacher pathway is an opportunity for the network’s highest-performing teachers to earn
Welcome Back, LEADers! Important Information to Be Prepared for the 2025-26 School Year
We are excited to reunite our students, teachers, staff, and families on August 5! 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 to
Visionaries in Action: Getting to Know LEAD’s New Principals
For the 2025-26 school year, LEAD is welcoming four new principals to its campuses: Taylor Bruner (LEAD Cameron), Stephanie Culliver (LEAD Southeast Elementary), Kathryn Rice McKinzie (LEAD Neely’s Bend), and Meghan Stowe (LEAD Southeast High). These leaders bring with them
LEAD Principal Named Finalist for 2025 Nashville Emerging Leader Award
Congratulations are in order! LEAD Southeast Middle Principal Jonathan Brocco has been named a finalist for the 2025 Nashville Emerging Leader Award (NELA) in Education. The NELAs honor young professionals in the Nashville area for their career accomplishments and community