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 Devine

K4 Teacher

B.S. Early Childhood Education,

Pensacola Christian College

Katie Johnson

K4 Aide

M.A. Teaching,

Biola University

Chandler Peacher

K4 Aide

B.A. Informal Education,

University of West Florida

Marissa Bohner

Kindergarten Teacher

B.A. Interdisciplinary Social Sciences: Teaching & Learning,

University of West Florida

Mallory James

Kindergarten Teacher

M.A. Early American Studies,

University of West Florida

Paige Jones

Kindergarten Teacher

A. A. Nursing,

Pensacola State College

Kristy Miller

Kindergarten Teacher

B.S. Child Development,

Southeastern Louisiana University

Rebecca Carey

1st Grade Teacher

B.S. Elementary Education,

University of West Florida

Katie Cook

1st Grade Teacher

B.S. Elementary Education,

Grand Canyon University

Candace Nall

1st Grade Teacher

B.S. Business Administration,

University of West Florida

Cathy Fair

2nd Grade Teacher

M.S. Elementary Education,

Florida State University

Rachel Floyd

2nd Grade Teacher

B.S. Music,

Campbellsville University

Mary Frame

2nd Grade Teacher

B.A. Education Studies,

Ashford University

Caitlin Artrip

K5-2nd Physical Education, Upper School Drama

B.F.A. Musical Theater,

University of West Florida

Christine Damery

3rd Grade Teacher

M.S. Elementary Education, 

Baptist Bible College

Shari Maupin

3rd Grade Teacher

B.S. Elementary Education,

Pensacola Christian College

Matt Brennan

4th Grade Teacher

Master of Divinity,

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Tom Oglesby

4th Grade Teacher

B.S. Elementary Education,

University of Akron

Kimberly Carden

5th Grade Teacher

B.S. Healthcare Administration,

University of West Florida

Debra Stickle

5th Grade Teacher

B.S. Elem. Ed. & M.Ed. Leadership

University of West Florida

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

Alonna Hitchcock

Bible, English & Literature Teacher

Yearbook, Newspaper, Soccer

B.A. English, University of West Florida

Kristi Metty

English Teacher

B.S. Print Journalism,

University of West Florida

Megan Guidry

Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II Teacher

B.S. Chemical Engineering,

Georgia Institute of Technology

Mitch Lambeth

FFA Advisor, LUOA Coordinator

B.S. Cultural Anthropology,

University of West Florida

Joseph Nieves

7th Grade Math Teacher

7th-12th Physical Education Teacher 

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, Berryhill Campus

Baleigh Perritt

Receptionist, Berryhill Campus

Liz Javier

Office Manager, Joppa Campus

M.S. Ed Education (ESOL concentration),

Fort Hays State University

Casey Pierce

Receptionist, Joppa Campus

Support Staff

Dr. Bob Metty

General Counsel & Director of Compliance

L.L.M. Tax Law,

University of Alabama

Kara Lay

Extended Day Coordinator

Scholarship Specialist

B.S. Education,

Florida Southern College

Janet Branch

In-Classroom Support

B.A. Special/Elementary Education

University of West Florida

David King

Director of Finance and Personnel

M.S. Accounting,

American Military University

Jefferey Bond

Maintenance

Sherie Leavitt

In-Classroom Support

M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction

University of West Florida

Extended Day Staff

Maria Conger

Laura Cook

Hannah Hampton

Ashtyn Kaunitz

Linda Ruffner

Merrie Weekley

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

Teacher Application

Non-Instructional Application