Faculty & Staff
Our complete team is listed below.
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
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: