Administration

The key to LEAP Academy’s continual improvement and high performance is its experienced and supportive school leadership.  Led by Superintendent, Dr. Deanna Burney, LEAP Academy administrators are advancing our agenda of excellence throughout all levels of the school. 

With clear and defined roles, our administration actively meets the wide-range of demands made upon urban school leaders through efficient and effective practices. 

By encouraging our students, reaching out to parents, and coaching our teachers, LEAP administrators are promoting a holistic environment, integrated and active learning, high expectations, and positive attitudes—the guiding principles of our school

Deanna Burney, Ed.D
Chief Learning Officer
Ed.D, Harvard University – Education, Administration, and Social Policy
M.Ed, Harvard University – Education, Administration, and Social Policy
eannab@camden.rutgers.edu  |   (856) 614-5083

Kenneth Verrill
School Business Administrator
kverrill@camden.rutgers.edu  |   (856) 614-5086

Celest Fisher
Manager of Human Resources
|   (856) 614-5083

Charles Benito
Principal, Lower LEAP (K-6)
MPA, Rutgers University – Educational Policy and Leadership
cbenito@camden.rutgers.edu  |    (856) 614-2088

Barbara Dunlap
Principal, Upper LEAP (7-12)
MPA, Rutgers University – Educational Policy and Leadership
BA, Rutgers University – History
bdunlap@camden.rutgers.edu   |   (856) 614-5097

Jorge Calixto
Vice Principal, Lower LEAP (K-6)
MPA, Rutgers University – Educational Policy and Leadership

Margaret Martinez
Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction K-12
MPA, Rutgers University – Educational Policy and Leadership
BA, Chestnut Hill College (Phila.) – Marketing
mpalo@camden.rutgers.edu   |  (856) 614-0400

Jovita Veguilla
Vice-Principal- Lower School
M.Ed, Holy Family University
BA, Turabo University (Puerto Rico), Humanities
MPA, Rutgers University – Educational Policy and Leadership
veguilla@camden.rutgers.edu   |   (856) 614-5600

Nancy Ruiz
Management Information Specialist
|   (856) 614-5096