Our Team
Leadership
Meet Our Leadership Team
LEAP Academy University School is administered by a management team led by our Chief Officers, each overseeing specific strategic performance components. Together, they work to lead the execution of Board mandates and strategic priorities and the implementation of the LEAP Charter.
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Stephanie Weaver-Rogers
Chief Operation Officer/ Lead Person
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Jozian Molina
Chief Academic Officer
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Dr. Velmina Rivera, MD, FAAP
Chief Medical Officer/School Medical Director
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Yusein Durakov
Business Administrator
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Charles Benito
District Assessment Coordinator
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Samantha Rodriguez
Principal K-5
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Chrystal Walker
Principal 6-8
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Dana Rivas
Principal STEAM 9-12
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Matthew Steen
Math Supervisor K-12
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Amir Ayres
ELA Supervisor 9-12
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Amanda Beltran
Director of Early College
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Theodore W. Johnson Jr.
Director of College Access
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Diana Crespo
Director of Enrollment
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Maria Cruz
Director of Parent Engagement Center
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Christine Skalka
ELA Supervisor K-8
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Dennis Rivera
Chief of Safety and Security
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Tugba Hoguet
Director of ESL and Special Services
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Michele Pastorello
Executive Chef Metz
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Jessica Rojas
Food Manager Metz
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Leda Hernandez-Diaz
Director, Family Support/Behavior Health | Foster Care Liaison
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Rosa Ovalles-Vargas
Director of Transportation
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Steve Pierre-Jacques
Director, Information Technology
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Rafael Miranda
Director Fabrication Lab
Staff
Meet Our Central Services Staff
LEAP Academy is supported by an administration and service structure that allows for efficient and quality services. Meet our key personnel.