Lacey Leadbetter

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Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and double-minor in English and Biology; Magna Cum Laude

Background:

Realizing scholarship opportunity through academics and athletics as a child, I began setting goals to excel in these areas to provide opportunities to continue my education beyond high school with the aide of scholarships. I competed as a softball student-athlete at Georgetown High School, NJCAA, NCAA Division I – Southland Conference, and various select organizations. Growing up, I consistently took opportunities to improve academically and athletically, which resulted in several honors and leadership roles, including functioning as team captain 3 out of 4 years of collegiate eligibility, 2004 NJCAA Academic All-American, and 2006 NCAA Southland Conference All-Academic Catcher.

My coaching experience includes head/assistant coaching responsibilities, sports camps, and private skills lessons for elementary-aged to high school athletes at varying levels of competition. I completed my student teaching in Physical Education within the Arlington Independent School District and The Oakridge School. While at UTA, I was actively involved in the Baptist Student Ministries and co-taught biblical principles to college students. As a member of Connect Church, I have been blessed with opportunities to teach biblical principles to 7^th-12^th grade students and serve as a youth leader
 

Educational Philosophy:

Teaching is one of the greatest avenues in which personal influence and mentorship may be achieved through a profession. Every child has the potential for success in the classroom and elsewhere. The greatest opportunity to learn occurs when a relationship built upon mutual respect has been established, and all students realize that they are valued.