OUR PHILOSOPHY ABOUT TEACHERS

Do you remember a very special teacher who impacted your life in a significant and positive way? We try hard to hire that teacher - every time.

We know that to have life-changing schools we have to have world-class teachers.

Of course our teachers must meet the same state and federal requirements for being certified and highly qualified. But even more, they:

• are deeply committed to the Leona Group mission
• are united by a love for children their profession
• are passionate, energetic and innovative professionals
• have the freedom to craft and guide the curriculum at their school, working within federal and state frameworks, resulting in innovative and tailored educational programs
• are provided professional development, keeping them  up-to-date on educational best practices and  giving them the ability to pursue innovative teaching methods
• offer a vast array of cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds as well as professional and life experiences
• are rewarded for high performance through annual reviews and merit pay (unlike some traditional districts who base pay on years of experience)