LEAD Public Schools Celebrates Black History Month
This February, schools across the LEAD Public Schools network celebrated the contributions and influence of Black Americans through lessons, activities, and events. By focusing on the history, culture, and achievement of Black Americans, LEAD Public Schools is not only developing
How LEAD Brick Church is Closing the Gap Through Reading Intervention
After the pandemic, LEAD Public Schools saw the need to implement a reading intervention program to help students recover lost learning and get back on track. Although the program is only in its first year, students at LEAD Brick Church
LEAD Students Take Ownership of Their Learning Through Student-Led Conferences
LEAD Public Schools believes in order to develop our students into well-rounded individuals, they need to be empowered to take ownership over their own education. That’s why we flip the script on parent-teacher conferences by having our students lead the
Principal Spotlight: LEAD Academy High School’s Dr. Tony Majors
LEAD Academy Principal Dr. Tony Majors brings more than 25 years of experience in education to LEAD, serving in various roles. He previously served as a teacher, coach, high school principal, executive officer, and Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Major's connection to
My LEAD Story: Sean Williams, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator
At LEAD Public Schools, we believe our power is in our people. We are committed to providing a supportive environment so all of our employees have the opportunity to grow and accomplish their career goals. Meet Sean Williams, the family and
LEAD Neely’s Bend Exits ASD, Joins State’s Charter Commission After Academic Gains
Today, it was announced that LEAD Neely’s Bend will exit the state-run Achievement School District (ASD) to join the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission. LEAD Neely’s Bend is the first school in Nashville to exit the ASD based on improved
LEAD Academy Alum, Justice Williams, Published in Scientific Journal
She hasn’t been gone from LEAD Academy for long, but Justice Williams, LEAD Academy Class of ‘20, has already been published in a renowned scientific journal. The Maryville College Senior is majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in Spanish. She plans
LEAD Cameron Teacher Creates Meaningful Relationships Between Students Through Mentorship
Mentorship is a mutually beneficial relationship – and Ashley Ridley, a teacher at LEAD Cameron, is making sure her students see that. “Students need to feel comfortable,” said Ridley. “A lot of times, students may listen to a peer versus an
My LEAD Story: Dominique Torres, Principal
At LEAD Public Schools, we believe our power is in our people. We are committed to providing a supportive environment so all of our employees have the opportunity to grow and accomplish their career goals. Meet Dominique Torres, principal at LEAD
Principal Spotlight: LEAD Cameron’s Briana Shelton
LEAD Cameron’s Briana Shelton knew she wanted to be an educator before leaving high school. She started volunteering at Smithson Craighead Academy, a public charter school in Madison, during her senior year and fell in love with helping students overcome