LEADERSHIP TEAM
LETISHA WILLIAMS
Director of Grants, Marketing & Development
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff: Bachelor’s in Business Management; University of Phoenix: Master’s in Business Administration
“I totally enjoy being able to connect with families through the recruitment process and being able to educate them on Everything our school has to offer. I am afforded the opportunity to build positive relationships with all stakeholders to help establish an environment that yields overall student success and growth.”
Contact: lwilliams@linwoodcharter.org
STARLA ROSS
Director of Academics
EDUCATION
Grambling State University: Bachelor’s of Arts; Educational Leadership Certification, Advanced Innovation Education; Diversity & Equity Leadership Institute Fellow at Furman University
“I love helping organizations enact change in an effort to transform into equitable, high-quality learning systems. We are becoming a learning organization that creates access and opportunity for all learners. It is my mission to ensure all learners, staff and students, have the tools and skills necessary to be successful beyond the walls of LPCS.”
Contact: sross@linwoodcharter.org
JENNIFER HAMILTON-MYLES
Human Resource Director
EDUCATION
Louisiana Tech University: Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a Minor in Human Resource Management
“I believe that Human Resource Departments play a strategic role in managing people and the workplace culture. I feel that an effective Human Resource Department contributes to the overall success, direction and accomplishment of its organization’s goals and objectives.”
Contact: jmyles@linwoodcharter.org
SHIRLEY PIERSON
Director of School Related Services
EDUCATION
Southern University and A&M College: Bachelor’s in Sociology; Louisiana Tech University: Bachelor’s in Elementary Education Grades 1-8; Louisiana Tech University: Master’s in Guidance Counseling; Centenary College: Master’s plus 30 hours in Administration; Education Leadership Level II
“I believe that LPCS has made every effort to put support systems in place that will enhance the success of every single student enrolled. I feel that it is my job to ensure that all students are supported socially, physically, emotionally and psychologically, which impacts academic
success.”
Contact: spierson@linwoodcharter.org
TIFFANY BURNEY
Director of Elementary School (Pre-K — 2nd)
EDUCATION
Kennesaw State University: B.S. in Human Services
Jacksonville State University: Master’s Public Administration; Nova Southeastern: Educational Specialist. in Leadership
“My favorite part of serving as Director is my ability to work collaboratively with teachers to educate the whole student by teaching character, academics, and discipline. It is my mission to provide all students with support to meet their educational needs through a holistic approach.”
Contact: tburney@linwoodcharter.org
TARA SEALY
Director of Middle School (6-8)
EDUCATION
Hampton University: Bachelor’s of Science in Communicative Sciences and Disorders; Lincoln Memorial University: Educational Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instructional; Georgia State University: Post Graduate Certificate in Reading and Behavioral Disorders; Central Michigan University: Master’s of Science in Health Services Administration
“My experience as a Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Teacher Leader
Contact: tsealy@linwoodcharter.org
TAYLA SCROGGINS-TAYLOR
Office Manager & Registrar
EDUCATION
Northwestern State University: Bachelor’s in Business Administration & Economics
“I truly believe that encouragement and love happens when you put all of your might into others that you would normally reserve for yourself and I try to give that to our parents and students daily.”
Contact: ttaylor@linwoodcharter.org
Marilyn Johnson
Director of Intermediate School (3-5)
EDUCATION
Wiley College: Bachelor’s in Elementary Education
Southern University and A&M College: Master’s in Guidance Counseling + 30 hours in Administration
Southern University and A&M College: Counseling Administration
Education Leadership
“ My objective is to foster a positive academic school environment that will enhance and impact the educational and social development of each student. My experiences as a principal, assistant principal, counselor
Contact: mjohnson@linwoodcharter.org
WANDA AUSTIN-LEWIS
Director of Finance
EDUCATION
Southern University and A&M College: Bachelor’s in Accounting
“My role in the finance department allows me to ensure the overall financial success of our school. I review all financial plans and budgets as well as monitor progress and changes. I update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices.”
Contact: waustinlewis@linwoodcharter.org