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Teacher Academy In a world where there is a negative perception of careers in education, we at the Teacher Academy want to change the narrative.

The Teacher Academy helps students identify their career interests, offers teaching experience through field placements, and jump starts their college education with multiple dual credit course options. We help student start their teaching career off strong by:

-offering 6-9 college credit hours towards a teaching degree
-offering exposure to multiple career paths
-providing hands-on, real-world learning experiences through field placements
-providing mentorship through Scholar Teacher's bachelor's program
-incentivizing Scholar Teacher's return to teach at their alma mater post- college
graduation

Check out more information on our website! At the Teacher Academy we're inspiring our next educators!

The Teacher Academy students volunteered as coaches at BizTown, working alongside local 5th and 6th graders to help them...
10/15/2026

The Teacher Academy students volunteered as coaches at BizTown, working alongside local 5th and 6th graders to help them run their own businesses. They guided students through real- world business, experiences, encouraged teamwork, and helped build leadership, communication and problem solving skills. We're proud of our students for giving back to the community and helping the next generation develop valuable skills for their future!👏



Our first-year Teacher Academy students had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Lauren Hernandez, Climate and Culture Coord...
10/12/2026

Our first-year Teacher Academy students had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Lauren Hernandez, Climate and Culture Coordinator for Kansas City, KS Public Schools on October 8, 2026.

She shared valuable insights about urban education and the importance of creating classroom environments where every student feels welcomed, valued, and supported.

Jaisha Grant a first year student shared an important takeaway from the discussion: “Don’t judge someone because of their ethnicity.” This reminder highlights the importance of respecting differences, embracing diversity, and treating every student with fairness and understanding.

Thank you, Dr. Hernandez, for sharing your knowledge and inspiring our future educators to create inclusive classrooms where every student feels seen, respected, and valued! 💙

Curious about what’s possible at the LEAD Center? Come see it for yourself!Join us for the LEAD Center Open House on Oct...
10/08/2026

Curious about what’s possible at the LEAD Center? Come see it for yourself!

Join us for the LEAD Center Open House on October 20 from 4–6 PM!

Whether you’re a current student already learning at LEAD or a prospective student wondering if LEAD might be the right fit, this is your chance to:
✨ Explore our spaces and programs
🤝 Meet teachers and students
💡 See what real-world learning looks like
🎯 Learn about opportunities, projects, and experiences
🙋‍♀️ Ask questions and imagine what your LEAD journey could look like
Come explore. Ask questions. Get inspired. Your journey could start here.

🎓 Real-World Learning in Teacher Academy!We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Jessica Bernard, an experienced school attorney w...
09/28/2026

🎓 Real-World Learning in Teacher Academy!

We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Jessica Bernard, an experienced school attorney with more than 13 years of experience representing education clients, to the LEAD Center!
Mrs. Bernard will work with our first-year Teacher Academy students on professionalism, student privacy, confidentiality, and professional boundaries—important responsibilities they’ll encounter as future educators.

Through her real-world legal expertise, students will gain insight into the expectations and responsibilities of working in a professional classroom setting and have the opportunity to connect their learning to the field they’re preparing to enter.
Thank you, Mrs. Bernard, for investing in the next generation of educators! 👏📚

We’re looking for professionals to join us for Mock Interview Day!Our students are preparing for what’s next, and they n...
09/23/2026

We’re looking for professionals to join us for Mock Interview Day!

Our students are preparing for what’s next, and they need the opportunity to practice with real-world professionals. Your time, experience, and feedback can help students build confidence, strengthen professional communication skills, and gain valuable career insight.

📅 English 4: Thursday, November 19 | 7:30 AM–1:00 PM
📅 Enterprise & Design: Friday, November 20
• AM Session: 7:30–10:25 AM
• PM Session: 11:15 AM–2:00 PM

You can volunteer for an hour, a session, or the entire day! We’re looking for professionals from all industries—healthcare, trades, law enforcement, real estate, engineering, entrepreneurship, small business, HR, corporate, and more.
Sign Up Here: https://trst.in/iqEgnd
👉 Help our students take their next step with confidence. Sign up today!

Next in our Senior Spotlight series is Maddy Hodgson! Maddy is a 2nd year student and apart of our all day program! Madd...
05/04/2026

Next in our Senior Spotlight series is Maddy Hodgson! Maddy is a 2nd year student and apart of our all day program!

Maddy has been in Mrs. Odell’s Kindergarten classroom at Raymore Elementary for the last two years. This year she also has an internship at Spring Up Preschool!

Raymore-Peculiar LEAD Center

First years got to experience J Biz Town at Junior Achievement Kansas City! We love getting to help young students have ...
05/01/2026

First years got to experience J Biz Town at Junior Achievement Kansas City! We love getting to help young students have real-world experiences!

Raymore-Peculiar LEAD Center

Next in our Senior Spotlight is Shelby! Shelby is a first year scholar teacher and has spent her year in Mrs. Trutzel’s ...
05/01/2026

Next in our Senior Spotlight is Shelby! Shelby is a first year scholar teacher and has spent her year in Mrs. Trutzel’s 2nd Grade classroom at Raymore Elementary!

Because she did so amazing in the fall semester, Shelby was offered an internship at Springing Up preschool!

We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish, Shelby!


Raymore-Peculiar LEAD Center

Our next Senior Spotlight is Zoey Bates! Zoey is a 2nd year Teacher Academy student who does Teacher Academy all day! In...
04/21/2026

Our next Senior Spotlight is Zoey Bates! Zoey is a 2nd year Teacher Academy student who does Teacher Academy all day!

In the morning she does an Educators Rising internship at the LEAD Center. In the afternoon she is placed in Mrs. Buckley’s 4th grade classroom at Eagle Glen!

Raymore-Peculiar LEAD Center

Our first Senior Spotlight is Allison Fitzgerald! Allison is a 2nd year Teacher Academy student. She is placed in Mrs. M...
04/07/2026

Our first Senior Spotlight is Allison Fitzgerald! Allison is a 2nd year Teacher Academy student. She is placed in Mrs. Moore’s 5th grade Social Studies and Science class at Raymore Elementary! We can’t wait to see all you accomplish, Allison!

Raymore-Peculiar LEAD Center

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Raymore, MO
64083

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Monday 11:30am - 3am
Tuesday 11:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 3pm
Thursday 11:30am - 3pm
Friday 11:30am - 3pm

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