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 …
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 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 …
LEAD strives to meet the needs of students and families both inside and outside of the classroom. The holidays are a time where our organization comes together to provide some additional love and support for our families. The Ethos Exemplified …
At LEAD Public Schools, we know that high-performing teachers lead to high-performing students. As we seek to help students who often enter our school years behind their peers, we seek passionate teachers who want to grow themselves while making a …
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 Shaun Davis, an English …
After spending more than a decade teaching overseas, Brian King brings a unique perspective to his 6th grade math class at LEAD Neely’s Bend. “When you live everyday interacting and participating in other cultures, it builds your empathy, understanding, and …
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 …
“Form relationships with your teachers and get to know your classmates. Don’t be afraid to speak out in class, ask questions, and share your opinions during class discussions.” That is the advice Victavia Walls, a senior at LEAD Academy, has …
This semester, juniors and seniors in LEAD Academy’s Alternate Instructional Model (AIM) program are learning job skills right in their own school building by operating the Panther Grind, a morning coffee cart for students and staff. “I love that Panther …
