LEAP

As a life-long Greater Cincinnati resident and Sycamore schools alum, Lisa Mader has a vested interest and deep understanding of education in Cincinnati and Ohio. Eight years teaching experience at the junior high and high school levels including Lakota schools, her bachelor’s degree in education from Taylor University and her masters in educational administration from the University of Dayton, all provide an excellent foundation to help students of all ages academically catch-up, maintain success and excel.

Lisa’s expertise in learning and college guidance has benefited numerous families in the Greater Cincinnati area where she has presented on study habits, ACT and SAT testing, becoming what colleges want, college selection and college application numerous times. Her program, Practical Approach to College (PAC), has successfully guided numerous families through ACT and SAT testing, as well as selecting and being admitted to colleges with the right fit for the student given the student’s personality type.

Lisa and her husband, Doug, a high school principal, actively pursue life in the Kings Schools community with their three children, Trent and twins Sydney and Caleb.(hide)

Growing up in Cincinnati, graduating from Sycamore High School then Miami University, teaching high school mathematics at Madison High School (2 years) and Sycamore High School (10 years), and earning a masters degree in educational administration from Wright State University, all paved the way for Sheri Elmore to be an integral leader at LEAP.

Sheri started with LEAP as a tutor in the early years of the company. She has added additional responsibilities over the years including ACT-SAT class teacher and trainer of instructors, Remote Location Coordinator and PAC Advisor. In 2009, Sheri was elevated to Vice President of LEAP and continues to grow her responsibilities at LEAP.

Sheri and her husband, Bill, reside in Mason where their three boys attend school and are active in a variety of extracurricular activities.(hide)

Well into her second decade in elementary education and with degrees from Bowling Green State University and the University of Dayton, Kristi Bachman is the ideal instructional leader for LEAP’s elementary program where LEAP’s focus is creating a strong foundation in reading, writing and math. Kristi’s continuing education focuses on literacy where she brings the latest to LEAP’s curriculums and resources for elementary students.

Kristi began as a LEAP tutor of elementary and middle grade students as well as an enrichment class teacher including LEAP’s popular "Emergent Reader" program for preschool students. Under Kristi’s direction, all areas of LEAP’s elementary program continue to grow as well as extend partnerships with local preschools and schools.

Kristi and her husband, Matt, are active residents of the Lakota School District where their four children, Evan, Morgan, Drew and Tyler attend elementary and preschool. (hide)