What is the LPA?
Mission and Vision: The LPA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build and sustain a community of families who strive to provide a positive, enriching preschool experience for the children at LECC, through close partnership with school administrators, teachers and staff.
GOALS
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Develop a welcoming and inclusive community
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Involve and connect LECC families through a wide range of family and parent-focused programming
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Enhance our children's early childhood educational experience through fundraising and volunteer support
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Promote communication and synergy between LECC families and teachers/staff
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Support LECC teachers and staff in accomplishing goals for the betterment of the school community
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Demonstrate appreciation for the hard work of LECC teachers/staf
WHAT WE DO
In a typical year, the LPA plans and sponsors fun, community-building events throughout the year such as, Popsicles on the Playground, Spring Fair, Mom's Night Out, and Halloween at the Magic House (to name a few). We also fulfill teacher grant requests and provide teacher appreciation gifts for LECC's amazing teachers and staff!
Meeting Schedule:
Come join us for one of our monthly meetings! Meetings are the first Thursday of the month at 9:15am in the large conference room at the LECC.
Our Team
Meet the 2026-2027 Executive Board
Sarah Bendich
Emily Vandas
Co-Presidents
Katie Harbison
Finance Director
Julianne Schankman
Latoya Thompson
Teacher Appreciation Co-Chairs
Kim Bursak
Anvita Movva
Samantha Wiley-Boyd
Social Events Co-Chairs
Heather Green
Family Liaison
Shauntae Bradford
Communications Director
Kaila Caprio
Annie Orr
Sharnita White
Fundraising Co-Chairs