Faculty & Staff
Administration

H. Frank Lay
Head of School
M.S. Therapeutic Recreation,
Georgia State University
M.S. Administrative Supervision,
University of West Florida

Kace Browning
Administrator Upper School (Joppa)
B.S. Early Childhood and Elementary Education, University of South Alabama
Nancy Lay
Administrator Lower School (Berryhill)
B.S. Physical Education,
Troy State University
​Certifications in Reading and English

Melanie Perritt
Administrator 3rd-6th Grade (Joppa)
​Marketing and Development Director
M.S. Educational Leadership K-12,
University of West Florida​
Faculty and Staff
Grammar School

Tracy Caraway
K4 Teacher
State of Florida Prekindergarten
Certified

Traci Peaden
K4 Teacher
A.A. Certified Medical Assistant, Pensacola Junior College

Rachel Scott
K5 Teacher
B.S. Early Childhood Education,
Pensacola Christian College

Katie Johnson
K4 Aide
M.A. Teaching,
Biola University

Chandler Peacher
K3 Teacher
B.A. Informal Education,
University of West Florida

Paige Jones
K3 Teacher
A. A. Nursing,
Pensacola State College

Mallory James
Kindergarten Teacher
M.A. Early American Studies,
University of West Florida

Kristy Miller
Kindergarten Teacher
B.S. Child Development,
Southeastern Louisiana University

Cathy Fair
2nd Grade Teacher
M.S. Elementary Education,
Florida State University

Mary Frame
2nd Grade Teacher
B.A. Education Studies,
Ashford University

Linda Ruffner
K3 Aide
M.S. Early Childhood Education

Marissa Bohner
1st Grade Teacher
B.A. Interdisciplinary Social Sciences: Teaching & Learning,
University of West Florida

Rachel Floyd
2nd Grade Teacher
B.S. Music,
Campbellsville University

Shari Maupin
3rd Grade Teacher
B.S. Elementary Education,
Pensacola Christian College

Christine Damery
3rd Grade Teacher
M.S. Elementary Education,
Baptist Bible College

Tom Oglesby
4th Grade Teacher
B.S. Elementary Education,
University of Akron

Matt Brennan
4th Grade Teacher
Master of Divinity,
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bobby Petty
5th Grade Teacher
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Emily Stimer
5th Grade Teacher
B.S. Early Childhood Education,
Pensacola Christian College

Iris Harper
6th Grade & Upper School Chorus Teacher
B.A. Music,
Florida State University
Lauren Barrow
3rd-6th Grade Physical Education
B.S. Instructional Technology,
University of West Florida
Brianna Jones-Day
K4-6th Grade Music Teacher
B.A. Voice and Music Education,
Dayspring Bible College
Logic & Rhetoric Schools

Karen Barnes
Latin & Spanish Teacher; FFA Advisor
B.S. Animal Science,
University of Arkansas at Monticello

Megan Guidry
Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II Teacher
B.S. Chemical Engineering,
Georgia Institute of Technology

Alonna Hitchcock
Bible, English & Literature Teacher
Yearbook, Newspaper, Soccer
B.A. English, University of West Florida

Joseph Nieves
Administrator 6th-12th
Boy's Varsity Basketball Coach
B.S. Education,
Liberty University
Spencer Seymour
History, Science & Bible Teacher
B.A. Communications,
University of West Florida
Office Personnel
Megan King
Office Manager, Joppa Campus
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies in Music and Government,
Liberty University

Baleigh Perritt
Front Office Manager, Berryhill Campus
Support Staff
Dr. Bob Metty
General Counsel & Director of Compliance
L.L.M. Tax Law,
University of Alabama
David King
Director of Finance and Personnel
M.S. Accounting,
American Military University
M.A. Christian Education,
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Kara Lay
Extended Day Coordinator
Scholarship Specialist
B.S. Education,
Florida Southern College
Jefferey Bond
Maintenance

Janet Branch
In-Classroom Support
B.A. Special/Elementary Education
University of West Florida

Debra Stickle
5th Grade Teacher
B.S. Elem. Ed. & M.Ed. Leadership
University of West Florida
Extended Day Staff

Maria Conger

Laura Cook
Sarah Fontana
Marshayla McPhaul

Ashley Wezkiewicz
Employment at L.E.A.D. Academy
If you are interested in applying for a position, please fill out one of the following applications and we will keep it on file for when we need to fill a position. Please submit it at 7121 Chumuckla Hwy or to
Annual Training Requirement
All instructional personnel and administrators are required as a condition of employment to complete annual training on these standards of ethical conduct.
Reporting Misconduct by Instructional Personnel and Administrators
All employees and administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel and school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Examples of misconduct include obscene language, drug and alcohol use, disparaging comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, cheating or testing violations, physical aggression, and accepting or offering favors. Reports of misconduct of employees or administrators should be made to:
Robert J. Metty, Esq. Director of Compliance and General Counsel to the Board
Phone: 850/686-1600 Email:
Legally sufficient allegations of misconduct by Florida certified educators and/or administrators will be reported to the Office of Professional Practices Services. Policies and procedures for reporting misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student are posted in and on our website at: