Principal Leah Jenks

I cannot wait to start my third year with Heritage Academy. I am coming to you all with nineteen years of experience in public education (charter and district). I have a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from ASU and a master’s in Educational Administration from GCU. I have teaching experience in preschool through high school with a special place in my heart for middle grades science and children with exceptional needs. 

A little personal background on me:

I am an Arizona native, having lived in both Tucson and the Phoenix area. Currently, my husband of seventeen years, Mike, and I live in Anthem with our two daughters (ages 14 and 12). We are an education family as my husband has also been a special education paraprofessional and self-contained special education teacher for fifteen years. I love baking, cooking, crafting, and photography. 

As a leader I commit to serving, empowering, and supporting our scholars, staff, parents, and community. I believe in building meaningful relationships and engaging in transparent communication, and will make every decision with the following standard in mind: “What is best for scholars?”

Thank you for entrusting us with the most precious gifts in your lives. I look forward to partnering with you as we raise the heroes of tomorrow. 

Leah Jenks