Welcome to L.E.A.D. Academy
Leading in Classical, Kingdom Education
Since 2013
Faculty & Staff
With over 60 faculty and staff on 2 campuses, L.E.A.D. Academy has been blessed with some of the best.
Administration
H. Frank Lay
Head of School
M.S. Therapeutic Recreation,
Georgia State University
M.S. Administrative Supervision,
University of West Florida
Kace Browning
Director of Joppa Campus
Administrator 8th-12th Grade
B.S. Early Childhood and Elementary Education, University of South Alabama
David King
Administrator 5th-7th Grade
Upper School P.E. Teacher
M.S. Accounting,
American Military University
M.A. Christian Education,
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Kara Lay
Administrator 1st-4th Grade
Scholarship Coordinator
Admissions Testing
Middle School Girls' Basketball Coach
B.S. Education,
Florida Southern College
Nancy Lay
Director of Genesis Campus
Administrator K3-K5
B.S. Physical Education,
Troy State University
Certifications in Reading and English
Faculty and Staff
Genesis Campus (K3-K5)
Morgan Merritt
K3 Aide
Maria English
K4 Aide
Joppa Campus (1st-12th)
1st Grade Teacher
B.A. Interdisciplinary Social Sciences:
Teaching & Learning,
University of West Florida
1st-5th Grade Physical Education
MS Boys' Basketball Coach
B.S. Instructional Technology,
University of West Florida
1st-6th Grade Music Teacher
B.A. Voice and Music Education,
Dayspring Bible College
Logic Language Arts/Latin Teacher
B.S. Early Childhood Education,
Pensacola Christian College
Logic Math Teacher
Support Staff
Jefferey Bond
Maintenance
Admin.Assistant to Head of School
Admissions Coordinator
B.S. Int. Studies in Music and Government
Liberty University
Martha Pipkin
Janitorial
Linda Ruffner
In-Class Support (Genesis Campus)
M.S. Early Childhood Education
Office Manager, Genesis Campus
Jason Miller
P.E. Teacher, Genesis Campus
In-Classroom Support
ACSI Accreditation Team
B.S. Elem. Ed. & M.Ed. Leadership
University of West Florida
Guidance Counselor
Doctor of Education, Ed.D.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Science Education, M.S. Ed.
Hannibal LaGrange University
B.A. Education
University of North Florida
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 contact@leadacademylions.com
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: bob.metty@leadacademylions.com
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: www.leadacademylions.com